I am pleased to present the 2025-2028 Update to the Saint Mary’s University Accessibility Plan. With this Update, we build on past successes while embracing a more adaptive and collaborative approach to accessibility. We are moving to a living document format which will allow us to align with our latest Strategic Plan and the Provincial Standards as they are released.
The Update continues to draw upon key components of our institutional Vision, reinforcing our longstanding commitment to accessibility and community engagement. We remain dedicated to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility, ensuring these principles are woven into the fabric of our university through intentional decisions and continuous improvement.
Our approach is evolving, but our key themes remain steadfast. Rather than outlining broad actions for the entire university, we are shifting to a more tailored approach. Accessibility leaders, guided by those with lived experience, will collaborate with departments and units to identify and implement actions that align with their specific work. This model strengthens accountability and further embeds accessibility across our institution.
We will continue to monitor our efforts to remove and prevent barriers as outlined in the original Plan.
I am confident we will all continue to work proactively to integrate accessibility at all stages of decision-making, ensuring meaningful access for all members of the Saint Mary’s University community.