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Accessibility Week

Dalhousie Accessibility Week was created to help build knowledge and momentum around accessibility planning at Dalhousie. Dal’s 2026 campaign kicks off on Nov. 23 and runs through to Nov. 26, in advance of the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (Dec. 3).

2026 events and activities

Join us and learn with some of the following events during this year's Accessibility Week at Dal:

  • Dalhousie's Accessibility Plan, Explained (In-person: November 23-27, Second-floor foyer, Cox Institute at the Faculty of Agriculture). Explore a placard display of Dalhousie’s Accessibility Plan.
  • Accessibility Impact Alley (In person: Tuesday, Nov. 24, 11am-12:30pm. in LeMarchant Place atrium) To kick-off Dal's 5th annual Accessibility Week, learn more about what departments and faculties are doing to advance accessibility at Dal.
  • Learning the Language of Invisible Disabilities & Intersectional Justice (Virtual: Tuesday, Nov.24, 1-2pm) Register now via the Employee Learning Calendar.
  • Student and Employee Accommodations and Dalhousie's Duty to Accommodate (Virtual: Wednesday, Nov. 25, 11:30am-1pm) Register now.
  • Intersections of Race and Disability (Virtual: Thursday, Nov. 26, 11:30am-12:30pm) Register now via the Employee Learning Calendar

Accessibility news

International Day for Persons with Disabilities

Dal's Accessibility Week takes 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.

Learn more about the International Day for Persons with Disabilities
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