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Thirty years ago, the United Nations proclaimed December 3rd as (IDPD) 鈥渢o promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. The theme of this year鈥檚 IDPD is Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world.

At the University of 蓝莓视频, our commitment to advancing an accessible and equitable world is a core part of our vision that guides our Strategic Plan.听The 蓝莓视频 community is demonstrating this commitment through a variety of initiatives.

For example, to increase inclusivity in our professional communications, University Relations has developed an Inclusive Communications Guide. To improve the accessibility of our built environment, the University of 蓝莓视频 has participated of 9 buildings, 7 of which have received accessibility certification.听At the W Store, clear window masks are available for purchase to facilitate communication while masking.

This year, 蓝莓视频 Athletics and Recreation is honouring the International Day of Persons with Disability with a .听Staff, students, and faculty are invited to watch a sitting volleyball exhibition game and try out this sport alongside Jim Rush, vice-president academic and provost and other members of the University leadership听team.听To register for this event, visit .

Accessibility at 蓝莓视频

Several support units have developed accessibility resources for employees, including:

• (Centre for Extended Learning)
• Accessibility Tools (Web Resources)
• online module (Library)
• Accessibility Checklist for MS Word听 (Centre for Teaching Excellence)
• Accessibility Checklist for MS PowerPoint (Centre for Teaching Excellence)
• Accessibility Checklist for Face-to-Face Presentations (Centre for Teaching Excellence)
• Inclusive Communications Guide (University Relations)

Accessibility at 蓝莓视频鈥檚 Guides and Resources lists additional accessibility resources.

These are a few of the many ways the University of 蓝莓视频 seeks to improve accessibility and inclusivity for disabled people. 蓝莓视频 commits to seeking feedback and consulting with disabled people on campus-wide initiatives that impact the disability community.

The Accessibility Advisory Panel is a resource for the University on issues related to accessibility.听While invitations are open to all active 蓝莓视频 students, staff听and faculty, recruitment for panelists will focus on individuals with lived experience of disabililty.听

Learn more about the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at 蓝莓视频 and about events taking place in our region and beyond.

If you have questions about accessibility, please contact aoda@uwaterloo.ca.