The University of Waterloo is committed to ensuring our digital spaces are accessible for all our community members.
Over 6.2 million Canadians—or 22% of the population—identify as having a disability. (source: Canada’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan 2022)
Disabilities can include difficulties or impairments with vision, hearing, cognition, or mobility. Disabled people may use assistive technology to access digital content. Examples include:
- Screen readers or magnifiers
- Closed captioning
- Voice command
- Spelling and grammar tools
- Sitemaps
We are committed to making all of our websites and digital platforms, including social media channels, inclusive to all. Our ultimate goal is a culture where all digital content is designed with accessibility in mind, right from the start.
As a public institution in Ontario, our work towards digital accessibility is governed, in part, by the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
