establish, implement, maintain and document a multi- year accessibility plan. This document constitutes Queen’s University’s Accessibility Plan (“the Plan”) for the period 2016 to 2025. The purpose of this required activity is to outline the university’s strategy to prevent and remove barriers and meet our requirements under the AODA and its Regulations. In preparing accessibility plans, the following shall be addressed: The Plan shall report on the measures the university has taken to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities; The Plan shall describe the measures in place to ensure that the university assesses its policies, practices, programs, and services to determine their effect on accessibility for persons with disabilities; The Plan shall describe the measures the university intends to take in the coming years to identify, remove, and prevent barriers to persons with disabilities; The university shall make the Plan and its status reports available to the public and in an alternative format upon request. The Plan’s progress will be reviewed and reported annually, and additional identified initiatives will be added. Section 1: Vision & Commitment to Accessibility Queen’s vision is to improve opportunities for persons with disabilities and to provide for their involvement in the strategic identification, removal, and prevention of barriers to their full participation. Accessibility planning provides the university with the opportunity to take a comprehensive look at its services, policies, procedures, practices and programs to determine which aspects of its operations require action towards advancing accessibility. In order to support progress and meaningful implementation of the Plan, a strong foundation built upon the following principles is necessary. Informed & Committed Leadership All Departments are asked to provide input into the Plan The Vice-Principals’ Operations Committee (VPOC) approves the Plan as well as receives annual progress reports for information Accountability is demonstrated through the Plan and its related accessibility documentation is made publicly available and in alternative formats upon request Mandatory accessibility and human rights training is offered for all staff, faculty, and students acting on behalf of the university
TRANSFORMATIONAL STRATEGY STRATEGY OUTCOMES Queen’s Strategic Road Map* Vision An Accessible Queen’s University Key Outcomes Meaningful consultation with persons with disabilities in formulating solutions and implementing decisions Persons with disabilities who are Queen’s students or customers, receive quality goods and services in a timely manner Persons with disabilities who are Queen’s employees participate fully and meaningfully in services and employment Information and communications are available in accessible formats to all Queen’s employees and customers Queen’s employees are able to identify barriers to accessibility and actively seek solutions to prevent or remove them on a continuing basis throughout the organization There is greater accessibility into, out of, and around Queen’s facilities and public spaces IMPLEMENTATION Levers Policies, Procedures, Practices People Communications and Awareness Technology Infrastructure Changes New/revised directives and policies will reinforce accessibility considerations New and existing tools and guidelines will embed accessibility criteria into practices Staff, Faculty, Student Training Accessible human resources practices Improving employment accommodation practices Accessibility information is widely available through communications and events Ongoing stakeholder outreach and consultations with persons with disabilities Accessible feedback mechanisms are in place Accessible internet sites Accessibility features are built into new kiosks Materials available in accessible formats on request New facilities and all future extensive renovations are completed to meet accessibility standards and Ontario Building Code barrier-free design Foundation Informed and Committed Leadership Strong Governance and Accountability Alignment and Coordination Measurement, Evaluation, and Reporting *based on a concept from the Ontario Public Service with thanks, any accessibility issues with the above table please contact 32563 for clarification.