These courses will equip researchers at Queen’s with the knowledge base necessary to incorporate accessibility considerations within their teams and at different stages of the research process.
This initiative aligns with Queen’s vision to enrich research and scholarship through the lens and values of Indigenization – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA) and with our commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Inclusive excellence in research means increasing our capacity to add a wider range of voices, perspectives and skillsets to the table.
Before you start
Ensure you have 60-90 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete each course. Progress in the course cannot be bookmarked or saved.
Understanding disability and ableism
In this course, you will learn what disability is and how it is conceptualized and understood in Canada and internationally. We will then discuss the diversity present in the community, the different types of barriers faced by people with disabilities and their impact on their daily lives. This course addresses different models and ideas about disability and discusses the definition of ableism.
Prerequisite: None
Understanding Disability and Ableism © 2025 by Queen's University is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Defining accessibility and accessible research
In this course, you will learn why it is important to embed accessibility in research design and practice. We will discuss how to adopt an accessible and participatory approach in different stages of the research life cycle including design and planning, recruitment, obtaining consent, data collection and dissemination of research findings. This training will equip learners to design their research programs and projects with greater attention to accessibility to improve the experience of researchers and participants with disabilities.
Prerequisite: Understanding disability and ableism course
Defining Accessibility and Accessible Research © 2025 by Queen's University is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Acknowledgment
Thank you to the dedicated individuals whose commitment and collaboration played a pivotal role in developing this training course.
- Shikha Gupta
- Emma McCallum
- Andrew Ashby
- Erin Clow
- Aimee Burtch
- Aaron Rose
- Catarina Chagas
- Meera Sidhu
- Aleksandra Bergier
- Nicole Bobbette
- Claire Davies
- Getachew Gebeyaw Tadese
- Bekele Worku
Need support?
Please email us at research@queensu.ca.