Accessibility Framework
The Comprehensive Strategic Framework for Accessibility allows the Accessibility Coordination Team to develop an Accessibility Plan that serves the university in the following ways:
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To develop plans to address accessibility in five priority areas.
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To establish shared accountability and responsibility for accessibility for persons with disabilities at Queen's, including funding accessibility-related expenses through standard operating budgets and identifying other sources of revenue streams.
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To provide educational opportunities about accessibility to improve understanding of accessibility issues and the university obligations in accessibility compliance.
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To continue efforts to incorporate accessibility in university diversity initiatives.
Five priority areas have been identified in which to assess compliance and through which to accomplish the outcomes stated above:
Reporting Structure of Framework
Accessibility Framework: A Complete Workflow
Accessibility Coordination Team
This Team will be responsible for the development of specific elements of the Accessibility Plan. The Equity Advisor will serve as the Coordinator to the Team.
It is anticipated that this Team will meet as often as necessary to provide a harmonized effort toward the development of a comprehensive and integrated Accessibility Plan.
Operational Review Committee
This committee is accountable to the Vice-Principal's Operations Committee and is responsible for ensuring: institutional-wide considerations are discussed.
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