Accessibility at Huron
Huron University College is committed to meeting its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and providing barrier free accessibility for persons with disabilities studying, visiting and working at Huron.
Accessibility
Huron University College is committed to meeting its obligations under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005 and providing barrier free accessibility for persons with disabilities studying, visiting and working at Huron.
The purpose of the AODA, 2005 is to achieve accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities with respect to goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises on or before January 1, 2025, by developing, implementing and enforcing accessibility standards.
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities website
Multi-year Accessibility Plan
2019 Annual Status Report
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), 2005
Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations - Customer Service Policy
Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Policy
Any documents, information or communication from Huron may be available in an alternate or accessible format to meet the needs to the individual requesting it. If you would like documents, information or communication in an alternate format, please contact Justin Henry, Director, Human Resources at 519-438-7224 or jhenry56@huron.uwo.ca
We welcome your feedback about accessibility at Huron University College and invite your comments or concerns.
Suggested Steps:
- Approach the individual unit or department directly to provide feedback or seek assistance.
- If necessary, further contact the Vice-President, Finance and Administration.
- See contact box on this page for more information.
We may need to contact you to request or provide further information. Please ensure your feedback contains:
- Your name
- Your affiliation (e.g. student, staff, faculty or visitor)
- Contact information (telephone and/or email)
- A brief summary of your feedback
All feedback will be reviewed and forwarded to an appropriate individual or service provider at Huron.
The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 is legislation designed to to make Ontario barrier-free to people with disabilities. Businesses and organizations who provide goods and services to people in Ontario will have to meet certain accessibility standards in five areas: customer service, transportation, information and communications, built environment and employment.
Ontario's first accessibility standard, the customer service standard, came into effect on January 1, 2008. The legal requirements of the accessibility standards for customer service are stated in Ontario Regulation 429/07. Organizations are required to establish policies, practices and procedures on providing goods or services to people with disabilities and provide training to staff who interact with the public.
Legislation
Plain Language Guide to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
Ontario Regulation 429/07: includes description of training requirements
Background Information
Ministry of Community and Social Services Customer Service Standard
Training Materials
AODA Online Training Tool - Council of Ontario Universities
Interactive Version
Accessible Version
Accessible Services for Colleges, Customer Service Standard (copyright 2009 Algonquin College)
Provincial training online tutorial
More information
Brochure - Tips for Providing Accessible Services "How may I help you?"
Understanding barriers to accessibility
Services for Students with Disabilities
Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD) plays an integral role in enhancing the accessibility of Western's courses, services, and environment by arranging academic accommodation and other kinds of support.
Counsellors are available to meet with enrolled or prospective students to discuss specific accommodations and supports that may be available to them.
Students may also access a variety of other services, including training in the use of learning strategies and adaptive technology.
Services for Students with Disabilities
Student Health Services
Student Health Services is a medical, counselling and educational facility that is available to all registered part-time and full-time students at Western and its affiliated colleges (Huron College, Brescia College, and King's College).
Fully qualified physicians, counsellors and nurses are available daily from Monday to Friday, with weekend emergency clinics.
Western Libraries
Western Libraries strives to provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for all library users to engage in research and scholarship.
To enhance the accessibility of the library locations for persons with disabilities, Western Libraries offer library facilities, assistive technology, audio guides, reference services, and retrieval and photocopying of material.
Library Services for Persons with Disabilities
Many of Huron's emergency and fire preparedness services are offered in conjunction with Western University:
Huron's Emergency Procedures Handbook
Key Contacts
Deborah Lucas, CPA, MBA
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Justin Henry, CHRL
8:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday - Friday