In 2024, McMaster University’s renewed Accessibility Policy was formally approved by McMaster’s Senate and Board of Governors. This review and renewal were conducted to stay current with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act’s (AODA) Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulations (IASR). The redrafting process of the Policy included an extensive consultative component with the University’s community, including but not limited to consultations with 13 committees and campus community groups, plus in-depth reviews with 6 responsible central units. The Accessibility Policy has been drastically updated and offers a roadmap for operationalizing legislative compliance under the AODA within the University, strategically depicting the centralized and distributed responsibilities.
The Accessibility Policy is available on the University Secretariat’s website. The Accessibility Policy is the first McMaster Policy to be available in Word, PDF, and HTML.
Information Sessions: Virtual information sessions will be held in June 2025, offering insights on the Policy and how it is applicable to different groups and departments on campus. Captions and ASL will be provided during the sessions. If you require further disability related accommodations to fully participate in the session, please contact us at access@mcmaster.ca, or indicate these details during registration.
General Information – All McMaster community members are welcomed
- Date: Tuesday, June 17, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Department Specific Information Session – Open to all departments and groups named in the Policy (MAAC, SAS, EIO, Human Resources, Facility Services, Parking Services, University Library, Strategic Procurement).
- Date: Wednesday, June 18, 2025
- Time: 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Faculty Information Session – All McMaster faculty members are welcome to attend
- Date: Monday, June 23, 2025
- Time: 2:00 to 3:00 PM
Additional sessions may be added shortly.