Back in April, 蘑菇短视频鈥檚 first university-wide聽Accessibility Strategy聽was presented to Senate, where it was very well received. That moment marked the end of a long phase of consultation and planning, and the beginning of something even more exciting: implementation.
Now, as we wrap up Quebec鈥檚聽, it feels like the right time to share where things are headed.
Coming up
Over the next five years, the strategy will guide 蘑菇短视频鈥檚 work to identify and remove barriers for students, staff, faculty, and visitors with disabilities. It is part of our broader聽Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Plan, and it was shaped by the voices of so many people who care deeply about accessibility on our campuses. Through town halls, workshops, and one-on-one conversations, folks shared their experiences and helped define what meaningful change could look like. The strategy is stronger because of that collective effort.
This first year is about laying the groundwork. One of our biggest steps is creating the聽Accessibility Strategy Implementation Committee, a group that will help keep the university accountable and make sure we鈥檙e staying on track. This week, we launched a聽call for expressions of interest聽for students, staff, and faculty with disabilities who want to be part of that committee. We鈥檝e already received an amazing response.
Accessibility in action
I鈥檓 thrilled (and a little humbled) to be leading this next phase. There's a lot ahead of us, but I really believe we鈥檙e in a strong position to make lasting change.聽
We鈥檝e been聽聽this week, sharing information about accessibility at 蘑菇短视频 and highlighting some of the ways our community is moving this work forward. And behind the scenes, we鈥檙e making sure that the implementation committee is in place and ready to get to work by the fall.
In the meantime, if you haven鈥檛 seen the strategy yet, check out the presentation that was shared at Senate聽here. To join the implementation committee, apply through聽
We look forward to sharing updates and ways to get involved as the work unfolds!