AODA and Human Rights Code: Be an Accessibility Ambassador
Summary
TLDRThis video provides guidance on promoting accessibility and inclusivity at a university. It encourages staff, students, and faculty to consider key questions related to accessibility, such as ensuring dignity, flexibility, wheelchair accessibility, inclusive language, and accessible hiring practices. The video emphasizes the importance of integrating accessibility into course design, event planning, and workplace accommodations. For support, viewers are directed to resources such as the McMaster accessibility office and the equity inclusion office for further assistance and information.
Takeaways
- 🎓 University staff, students, and faculty are encouraged to adopt accessible and inclusive practices.
- 🤔 Key questions include whether accessibility provisions promote dignity and respect.
- 📚 Flexibility in assignments, tests, and classes should be considered.
- 🦽 Ensure event or class locations are wheelchair accessible.
- 🚻 Check if accessible washrooms are nearby.
- 📑 Documents should be made screen reader friendly.
- 🗣️ Use inclusive language and have strategies to address ableist or oppressive language.
- 👩💼 Accessibility should be considered in hiring practices and workplace accommodations.
- 📝 Accessibility statements should be included in syllabi and event promotions.
- 🏗️ Build accessibility into the design of courses, renovations, programs, or events.
Q & A
What is the primary focus of the video script?
-The video script focuses on promoting accessible and inclusive practices at the university, offering questions that staff, students, faculty, and instructors can consider to ensure accessibility in their areas of work or study.
Why is it important to promote dignity and respect in accessibility provisions?
-Promoting dignity and respect ensures that accessibility provisions do not stigmatize or patronize individuals but instead support their equal participation and integration in all activities.
What role does flexibility play in accessibility in assignments or tests?
-Flexibility in assignments or tests allows for accommodations that can meet the diverse needs of students, making the learning environment more inclusive for those with disabilities.
How can the physical environment of an event or class affect accessibility?
-The physical environment, such as the location being wheelchair accessible or having accessible washrooms nearby, can significantly affect whether individuals with mobility impairments can participate fully in the event or class.
How can documents be made accessible for individuals with disabilities?
-Documents can be made accessible by ensuring they are screen reader-friendly, allowing individuals with visual impairments to easily navigate and comprehend the content.
What is inclusive language, and why is it important?
-Inclusive language avoids terms or expressions that might exclude or offend certain groups. It fosters a respectful environment where everyone feels recognized and valued.
What strategies can be used to interrupt ableist or oppressive language?
-Strategies include calling out problematic language, educating others on its impact, and fostering a culture of respect and understanding to prevent further use of such language.
How can accessibility be incorporated into hiring practices?
-Accessibility in hiring practices can be incorporated by ensuring job postings are accessible, offering accommodations during the interview process, and making staff aware of their legal right to workplace accommodations.
Why is it important to include an accessibility statement in course syllabi or event promotions?
-Including an accessibility statement makes it clear that the course or event is committed to providing accommodations, helping to set an inclusive tone and ensuring all participants are aware of available support.
What resources are available for individuals at McMaster who want to learn more about accessibility?
-Individuals can visit www.accessibility.mcmaster.ca or email [email protected] for more information on promoting accessibility. The Equity Inclusion Office also provides resources at equity.mcmaster.ca.
Outlines
🎓 Promoting Accessibility and Inclusivity in the University
This paragraph addresses the frequent inquiries from staff, students, faculty, and instructors regarding how they can foster accessible and inclusive practices at the university. Although it is impossible to provide a complete list of do’s and don’ts, the paragraph offers key questions that individuals can reflect on to identify how they can contribute to accessibility within their roles. These questions touch upon dignity, respect, flexibility in academic and event structures, physical accessibility, language use, and inclusivity in hiring and workplace accommodations.
📋 Key Considerations for Enhancing Accessibility
This section outlines specific reflective questions to guide individuals in promoting accessibility within their work or study environments. It encourages individuals to consider if their efforts uphold dignity, flexibility, and inclusivity. Topics include the accessibility of locations, washrooms, documents for screen readers, language inclusivity, strategies to combat oppressive language, and considerations for accessible hiring practices and workplace accommodations. The paragraph emphasizes the importance of embedding accessibility into course design, event planning, and renovations.
💡 Support and Resources for Accessibility
Here, the script reassures those who may not have previously considered accessibility in their work that help is available. It also offers encouragement to those beginning or continuing their journey towards accessibility. Contact information is provided for further guidance and support, including a website, email, and phone extension for accessibility-related inquiries. Specific contacts for AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) and the Human Rights Code are also listed, along with general information on equity and inclusion.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡Accessibility
💡Inclusive practices
💡Dignity and respect
💡Wheelchair accessibility
💡Screen reader friendly
💡Ableist language
💡Workplace accommodations
💡Accessibility statement
💡Course design
💡AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act)
Highlights
Staff, students, faculty, and instructors often ask what they can do to promote accessible and inclusive practices at the university.
It's important to ask if accessibility provisions promote dignity and respect.
Consider whether there's flexibility built into the structure of assignments, tests, or classes to accommodate various needs.
Check if the location of an event or class is wheelchair accessible.
Ensure there are accessible washrooms nearby for all participants.
Make sure that documents are screen reader-friendly, ensuring they can be accessed by everyone.
Using inclusive language is a critical part of promoting accessibility and respect.
Having strategies in place to interrupt ableist or oppressive language is essential for maintaining an inclusive environment.
Review your hiring practices to ensure they include accessibility provisions.
Inform staff that they have the legal right to access workplace accommodations.
Include an accessibility statement in your syllabus or when promoting events.
Build accessibility into the design or planning of courses, construction, renovation projects, or events.
If you haven’t considered these accessibility questions yet, don’t worry, help is available.
For more information on promoting accessibility, visit the Accessibility McMaster website or contact them via email or phone.
Additional support for accessibility-related issues can be accessed through the Equity and Inclusion Office at McMaster.
Transcripts
[Music]
staff students faculty and instructors
often ask what they can do to promote
accessible and inclusive practices at
the university it is not possible to
provide an exhaustive list of do's and
don'ts but here are some questions you
can consider to identify how you can
promote accessibility in your area of
work or study
do the accessibility provisions i have
made promote dignity and respect
is there flexibility built into the
structure of my assignment test or class
is the location of this event or class
wheelchair accessible
are there accessible washrooms nearby
is this document screen reader friendly
am i using inclusive language
do i have strategies to interrupt
ableist or oppressive language
what accessibility provisions have i
made in my hiring practices
have i made my staff aware that it is
their legal right to access workplace
accommodations
have i include an accessibility
statement in my syllabus or in the
promotion of my events
have i built accessibility into the
design or planning of my course a new
construction or renovation project or
program or event
if you have not considered these
questions until now do not worry we are
here to help
[Music]
if you have just started to think about
accessibility or are already engaged in
accessible ways of working
for more information on how you can
promote accessibility visit us at
www.accessibility.mcmaster
or email access mcmaster.ca
or you can call us at 905-525-9140
extension 24644
for aoda and for human rights code core
support email aoda
mcmaster.ca
for more general information from the
equity inclusion office visit
equity.mcmaster.ca
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