Supports and Services for Faculty and Staff with Disabilities
Queen’s University is committed to building a campus community that is inclusive for all individuals, and ensuring that its services, supports and spaces are accessible for persons with disabilities.
We are a community that works together to create an environment where everyone has a full and enriching Queen’s experience.
Successful learning, living, and employment outcomes are the result of a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, staff, faculty, and senior administrators towards removing and preventing barriers to participation.
The Accessibility Hub has compiled an extensive list of resources and services available on campus for prospective and current faculty/staff to prevent barriers to participation, successful learning, living, and employment in the Queen's community.
Queen's University recognizes that its people are a valuable asset. Below are some resources to assist eliminating barriers for employees with disabilities to your academic career and assist Queen's meet the Employment Standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
Workplace | Employment Equity | Health and Wellness | Housing | Parking | Physical Access | Transportation
Employment
The University must provide an annual Accessibility Plan. A Comprehensive Strategic Framework for Accessibility was developed to allow the Accessibility Coordination Team to develop an Accessibility Plan that serves the university. Within that framework, five priory areas were identified in which to address accessibility. For one of these priory areas, an Employment Working Group was formed.
Workplace
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| Accommodations in the Workplace | Human Resources |
Kirsten Bland, Administrator, Return to Work and Accommodation Services
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| Accessible formats and communication supports for employees | Adaptive Technology Centre |
Michele Chittenden, Coordinator
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(613) 533-6000 ext. 78018
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Employment Equity
A three-part equity structure was established in 1997 to ensure that Queen's moves forward with the equity agenda. The structure includes the Office of the University Advisor on Equity, the Council on Employment Equity and the Senate Educational Equity Committee.
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| Employment Equity - Equity Services | Equity Services |
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| Employment Equity - HR | Human Resources |
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Health and Wellness
Queen's offers several resources for exercise and a healthy lifestyle for persons with disabilities. Both Revved Up program and the Athletic and Recreation Centre (ARC) use accessible exercise equipment in fully accessible facilities. Queen's Healthy U Website, your source for health information and tools, employee Wellness Program details, registration, and participation.
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| Where can I exercise or get information about a healthy lifestyle as a person with a disability? | Queen’s Healthy U | |
| Revved Up |
Project Coordination
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Queen's Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) (Accessible Workout Areas) |
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Housing
- Finding Housing in Kingston, from the Faculty Recruitment and Support Program, supplies information for short-term housing, renting, or buying a house.
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Monica Stewart
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- The Independent Living Center Kingston is Kingston's disability resource center. The organization provides information on community services, wheelchair accessible housing, accessible travel, attendant services, and information on government programs for people with disabilities.
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Parking
Parking permits are available through the Parking Department of Physical Plant Services (PPS). For faculty or staff, Queen’s parking can also arrange for a designated accessible parking space for permit holders. Faculty and staff who have an Ontario Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Ministry of Transportation may be issued a parking permit regardless of their zone of residence.
| Issue | Department | Contact |
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| Parking Pass/Accessible Parking Space | Parking Office |
Admin Assistant
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Physical Access
In accordance with the accessible customer service standard, a regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Queen’s University is required to provide notification of temporary disruptions in those facilities or services (in whole or in part) made available for persons with disabilities so that they may obtain, use or benefit from the University’s goods or services. View the Policy on Managing Notifications of Temporary Disruptions.
If you become aware of any disruptions to any physical accessibility services or facilities please contact the following:
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| Elevators, Door Openers, Ramps, Lifts, Washrooms | FixIt (Facilities) |
FixIt
To report issues after 4 pm, individuals may contact the Emergency Report Centre at:
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| Space Planning/Campus Planning/Building Renovations | Facilities |
Maridee Osolinsky, Planner
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Snow Removal (Queen's parking spot)
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Parking Office (Facilities) |
Donna Stover, Parking Manager
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| Snow Removal from sidewalks, building entrances, walkways etc. | FixIt (Facilities) |
FixIt
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| Snow removal from an accessible parking space on a city street? | City of Kingston - Snow Removal |
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| Where to find notices of Service Disruptions online? |
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Transportation
- Kingston Transit: All routes are served by accessible buses (PDF 881 KB) which are low-floor with kneeling capability. Although accessible bus stop infrastructure is not currently a requirement in the AODA Transportation Standard, the City of Kingston is working to improve the accessibility of all bus stops, shelters and integrated seating.
- Kingston Access Bus offers specialized, non-emergency medical and community transportation.
- Accessible Taxis:
- City Taxi has two (2) on-demand accessible taxis in their fleet. Call (613) 542-3333.
- Amey's Greenwood has an accessible taxi available. Call (613) 546-1111.
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