Loyalist College recognizes that accessibility is a College-wide responsibility. The college is committed to ensuring that its programs, services and facilities are accessible through an ongoing process facilitated by the College Accessibility and AODA working groups. The working groups ensure that the college is meeting its responsibilities as outlined in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. In doing so, the college adheres to the following core principles:
- Independence
- Dignity
- Equal opportunity
- Integration
For more information about the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, please visit the website of the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario.
Legislation and regulations
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
- Ontario Regulation 429/07 – Accessibility Standards for Customer Service
- Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards
At Loyalist College our policies exist to achieve excellence for our students, employees and members of the public. Questions or requests for alternative formats may be directed to accessibilityfeedback@loyalistcollege.com or by calling 613-969-1913 or TTY 613-962-0633.
What is the AODA?
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA) is a piece of legislation in the Province of Ontario aimed at making the places you work, live and learn as accessible as possible.
Looking for Loyalist College online AODA Training? Visit the myLoyalist portal to find the module.
AODA policies and procedures
AODA policies, procedures, and practices are meant to guide members of the college community in their day-to-day dealings. Students, staff, faculty, volunteers the public and others can refer to these documents for guidance in a number of matters.
If you wish to have a copy of these documents, or to request an alternative format, please refer to the feedback section about requesting information and alternative formats.
- Customer Service Policy: Providing Goods and Services to People with Disabilities
- Accessibility Standards – Accessibility for People with Disabilities
- Employee Accommodation
Accessibility Compliance Reports
Loyalist College continually makes efforts to remove barriers and improve accessibility across the college community. Accessibility Compliance Reports outline the College’s adherence to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), covering key areas such as accessible customer service, information and communications, employment, and the design of public spaces. These reports are completed on a bi-annual basis.
To learn more about our progress and commitments, we invite you to review the full 2023 report.
Multi-year plan
In accordance with our organizational obligations under the AODA, Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation (O. Reg. 191/11, s. 4(1) (2)), the college has prepared this multi-year plan. The college has taken a strategic approach to implementation, recognizing that the AODA obligations are far reaching, with varying levels of responsibility across the college. The multi-year plan is a fluid document and framework that provides high-level deliverables and activities over the next three to five years.
Accessibility Steering Committee
Championing Accessibility at Loyalist
Loyalist College is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible environment for all students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Accessibility Steering Committee plays a key role in identifying and removing barriers, ensuring compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and advancing the College’s equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) goals.
The committee reports to the Vice-President, Human Resources and the Vice President, Students, the Executive Sponsors. For more information on the Committee’s mandate and responsibilities, please review the Terms of Reference.
Committee Members:
- Bev Denyes (Co-Chair)
- Erin Clow (Co-Chair)
- Kelsey Stuart
- Katey MacDonald
- Kelli Orr
- Darcy Eligh
- Bex Foreman
- Jessica Becking
- Kurstin Salisbury
- Christine Stuart
- Danika Romaine
Feedback
Loyalist College is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities studying, visiting, and working at the college. If you would like consultation regarding the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) standards and obligations, or if you would like to provide feedback regarding services provided by the college relating to accessibility, we would like to hear from you.
Questions or requests for alternative formats may be directed to accessibilityfeedback@loyalistccollege.com or by calling 613-969-1913 or TTY 613-962-0633.