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National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) occurs from May 25 to May 31 and is a celebration led by the Government of Canada. NAAW is a time to recognize the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and to raise awareness about the critical need for accessibility and inclusion in our communities.

This year, the Office of the Associate Provost, Campus Support and Accessibility, including the Campus Accessibility team, will be observing NAAW by celebrating a different University initiative that demonstrates a commitment to advancing accessibility and disability inclusion each day through a Daily Bulletin article.

Read the articles:

Celebrating ongoing work to advance campus accessibility: National AccessAbility Week and the Disability Affinity Program

How Inclusive and Accessible Design is shaping our campus spaces

Student-designed “insider” tours highlight accessible and inclusive campus spots

CAPACITY project challenges students to innovate campus accessibility

Digital Accessibility Community of Practice builds new network for campus support

In observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Campus Accessibility Team is honoured to host a panel discussion on the importance and impact of campus accessibility.  University of Waterloo community members will discuss the importance of campus accessibility, how campus accessibility impacts them, and how they integrate accessibility into their own work.

Event Details: 

Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024 

Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Livestream: Zoom with live captioning 

Register: Register through Ticketfi at International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Panel Discussion on Campus Accessibility

Accessibility: The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are visiting, studying, or working at Waterloo.  

The Ministry for Seniors and Accessibility wants to better understand the current challenges and experiences of people with disabilities when trying to access websites and web content. The survey contains 5 questions and may take between 5 and 15 minutes to complete.

The survey link will be available between July 10th and July 31st.

Ministry's Web Accessibility User Survey

Disability Decolonized: Lived Experiences, Indigenous Knowledges, and Teachings from Txeemsim

In observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities and Indigenous Disability Awareness Month, the Disability Inclusion Team and the Office of Indigenous Relations are honoured to co-host a keynote presentation by Dr. Rheanna Robinson.

The Multi-Year Accessibility Plan 2023-2025 is now available

This year, National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) is the week of May 28 to June 3.  This is a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities and promote efforts to increase accessibility and inclusion in Canada.

The University of Waterloo is coming together to raise awareness about this year’s International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD).  The theme for 2021 is Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible, and sustainable post-COVID-19 world.

Accessibility Progress Report 2019 now available

Review the Accessibility Training page for instructions on how to access the course. For any questions, contact Joyce Barlow, Workplace Accessibility Specialist.