Recommendation 11
Regularly review physical building accessibility features are functional. Review, update and maintain the Building Access Complaint Form, which allows anyone to report a concern or request a repair related to disability access. Develop additional processes for proactive monitoring of building accessibility features, for example by encouraging supervisors and building inhabitants to be aware of, remedy or report barriers. Consider developing and implementing a new process and checklist for building managers to proactively assess functionality and emerging needs on a regular schedule.
Lead: University Facilities, Infrastructure & Operations (UFIO)
Recommendation 12
Review the 2013 Comprehensive Accessibility Plan for the Built Environment. Conduct a 10-year review of completed items and successes, as well as items that remain to be completed and why, as well as if there is a new plan to complete them or if they are no longer relevant.
Lead: University Facilities, Infrastructure & Operations (UFIO)
Recommendation 13
Regularly review online accessibility features are functional. Assess websites for accessibility, including the use of automated systems and tools that review sites and materials. Provide reports, information, guidance and tools to allow units to review and correct inaccessible features on their websites and in their materials, if they are not centrally managed. (See also Recommendations 4 & 5.)
Lead: University Information Technology (UIT)
Recommendation 14
Encourage and support inclusive classroom and learning materials. Academic faculty are encouraged to proactively develop inclusive classroom materials and planning with student disability in mind from the design stage, rather than relying solely on providing accommodations. Department administrators and academic faculty are encouraged to work proactively with students to identify needs, and to request and provide accommodations in advance, in coordination with accommodations offices.
Lead: Office of Academic Affairs