Accessibility Week
Dalhousie Accessibility Week was created in 2022 to provide learning opportunities and help build knowledge and momentum around accessibility planning at Dalhousie. The university's second-annual campaign runs between Nov. 27 - Dec. 3.
Check out and register for events and learn more about other intiatives below.
Dalhousie Accessibility Week events
November 27
November 28
November 29
November 30
December 1
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Accessibility Week content
- Locating accessible and all‑gender washrooms at Dalhousie (Today@Dal)
- Taking the Pulse: Culturally Responsive Pedagogies and University Design for Learning in the Faculty of Health (FOCUS on University Teaching and Learning)
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What It's Like web series returns
What's It's Like runs each fall during Dalhousie Accessibility Week and showcases first-person stories from our campus community of people's experiences living with visible or invisible disabilities.
Those who'd like to submit to the series are invited to answer a few questions (see below) and share via email (address below) — or, if preferred, can answer these in a short interview by phone or Teams if time allows. Stories will then be shared on Today@Dal periodically as we receive them.
People may choose to share their names or remain anonymous (Note: names will be visible to individuals receiving submissions by email or conducting interviews).
Our questions for you:
- Tell us a little about yourself and your role here at Dal. (Note: If remaining anonymous, this prompt can be skipped — or, simply share as much detail as you feel comfortable doing).
- What do you wish people knew about your disability?
- What accessibility changes would have the biggest impact on your experience here at Dal?
If you’re interested in sharing your experiences navigating university life with a visible or invisible disability, please contact us at today@dal.ca with answers to the above questions or to set up a short interview.
The International Day for Persons with Disabilities (Dec. 3)
Dal's Accessibility Week take place each year in the lead up to the International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
The annual observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities on December 3 was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. The observance of the day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities.
Quick links
- Dalhousie's Accessibility Plan
- Accessibility Resources for Employees (Human Resources -- login required)
- Student Accessibility Centre (Halifax) / Student Success Centre (Truro)
- Learning Disability Services
- Human Rights and Equity Services
- Access by Design 2030: Achieving an Accessible Nova Scotia
- Nova Scotia's Accessibility Act