Creating accessible spaces and services for staff and students is a big priority for StFX. This year, they accelerated efforts to advance accessibility informed by their first university wide accessibility plan. A plan that identifies specific goals and initiatives to advance accessibility and ensure that the campus supports Nova Scotia’s goal of becoming an accessible province by 2030 for people with disabilities.
“The StFX Accessibility Plan is an important Strategy that upon full implementation will advance the human rights of persons with disabilities and have a significant positive impact on our campus community” stated Dr. Andy Hakin StFX President and Vice Chancellor.
The plan identifies six key areas where improvements are needed, and the university is committed to fixing. These include teaching, learning and research, information and communication, goods and services, employment, transporation, and built environment. Each area of commitment is supported by a series of goals and recommendations and the campus will track the progress made towards making the facilities accessible
