Related Policies, Guidelines and Legislation

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King’s University College respects and celebrates the diversity of people who make up our community. We are committed to excellence in serving our diverse community, including persons with disabilities, and to creating and maintaining a barrier-free community.

King's Accessibility Policy Guidelines

King’s University College is committed to providing services in a manner that respects the dignity and independence of persons with disabilities. This Guideline is in accordance with the Accessibility Standards for Customer Service, Ont. Reg. 429/07, developed under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

The University of Western Ontario Senate Policy entitled Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities is published each academic year and summarizes the process of requesting, granting, and making arrangements for academic accommodation and details the responsibilities of those involved in the process.

Discrimination and Harassment Policies

Consistent with the College’s mission and the Ontario Human Rights Code, this policy responds to King's commitment to provide a workplace and learning environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. It also provides a process for the handling of complaints of harassment and/or discrimination and it emphasizes an environment of mutual respect for the dignity and rights of each individual.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA)

The purpose of the AODA, 2005 is “to achieve accessibility for Ontarians with disabilities with respect to goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment, buildings, structures and premises on or before January 1, 2025, by developing, implementing and enforcing accessibility standards”. For more information on the AODA visit the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities website. 

Accessibility Standards for Customer Service

Organizations that provide goods or services to people in Ontario are required to make their services accessible to persons with disabilities. The legal requirements of the standard are set out in Ontario Regulation 429/07 under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. 

Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA), 2001

The Ontarians with Disabilities Act (ODA), 2001 predates the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Although the AODA received Royal Assent on June 13, 2005, the provisions of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2001 (ODA) remain in force until the ODA is repealed. For additional information on the ODA visit the website of the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee.  

Ontario Human Rights Code

The Ontario Human Rights Code recognizes the inherent dignity and worth of every person and provides for equal rights and opportunities without discrimination. Section one of the OHRC affirms the right to equal treatment in services without discrimination because of disability. For more information visit the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s website.