Who this page serves (students, faculty, staff, visitors)
Nipissing University is committed to fostering an inclusive, barrier-free environment where all members of our community can fully participate in academic, employment, and campus life. This webpage outlines our commitment to accessibility and provides information about services, policies, training, and resources that support students, employees, and visitors with disabilities.
In alignment with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Nipissing University works proactively to identify, remove, and prevent barriers. We are dedicated to continuous improvement in accessibility across our physical spaces, digital environments, programs, and services.
Contact
Student Accessibility Contact 705-474-3450 Ext: 4362 or sas@nipissingu.ca
HR Accessibility Contact Traci Malkowski
Web Accessibility Contact Kim Wood
Statement of Commitment
The statement of commitment establishes Nipissing University’s vision and intention to achieve accessibility. This commitment summarizes our intention to meet the accessibility needs of people with disabilities.
Nipissing University is committed to ensuring equitable access and participation for people with disabilities. We are committed to treating all people in a way that empowers them to maintain their dignity and independence. We believe in fostering an inclusive culture that supports the consistent and passionate pursuit of excellence for all members of the Nipissing community. We are committed to meeting the needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner, creating barrier-free learning and working conditions for persons with both physical and psychological health conditions or impairments. We respect diversity and continue to build on past lessons and achievements as well as on-going challenges by creating a living, learning, and working community that is accessible and supportive of all members of the community. We are committed to taking concrete action; not only by being responsive and removing barriers to accessibility, but also proactively fostering an inclusive culture, supporting health and well-being initiatives, and preventing barriers to accessibility.
Map and Wayfinding
- Accessibility Policies
- Accessibility Feedback
- Accessibility at Events
- Reports
- Accessibility Advisory Committee
Nipissing University’s accessibility policies are the formal rules the institution has put in place to achieve our accessibility goals. These policies work together to make accessibility a permanent part of our culture and business practice. Nipissing University has developed, implemented, and maintained policies to govern how the institution achieves or will achieve accessibility through meeting our requirements referred to in the regulation. The University will ensure the accessibility policies outlined here are consistent with the principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity. These policies will be maintained by Human Resources and reviewed and updated by the Nipissing University Accessibility Advisory Committee (NUAAC).
Employment Accommodation Policy »
Multi-Year Accessibility Policy »
Student Accessibility Policies
Nipissing University is committed to the identification and removal of barriers to create a more accessible environment.
Upon requests the institution can provide an alternate format if you need electronic or written information and/or other forms of communication to be accessible.
All members and guests to the Nipissing University campus are invited to provide feedback and suggestions related to the identification, prevention, and removal of barrier for persons with disabilities.
We are also dedicated to making ongoing updates to ensure the website is as accessible as possible. Please share your feedback so we can make improvements for you and your peers.
By Email:access@nipissingu.ca
By Telephone: 705-474-3450 ext. 4066
By Mail: Human Resources, Nipissing University, 100 College Dr., North Bay, ON P1B 8L7
If you need to contact someone directly, please contact Human Resources & Equity Advisor, Traci Malkowski at tracim@nipissingu.ca.
If you are a student and have accessibility feedback, please contact sas@nipissingu.ca
Make a Accessibility Request
How to Make an Accessibility Request for an NU Event
If you are planning to attend an event organized by NU and need accommodations, it is important to request accessibility support in advance. This ensures the organizers have enough time to make the necessary arrangements.
Mandate of the Nipissing University Accessibility Advisory Committee (NUAAC)
To ensure the equitable access and inclusion of individuals with disabilities in all aspects of campus life, including education, facilities, technology, services, and others.
- Promote awareness and understanding of accessibility-related issues on campus.
- Advise and be involved in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, procedures, and practices that enhance accessibility.
- Identify accessibility concerns, investigate, and respond appropriately.
- Foster a culture of inclusion by addressing barriers to accessibility.
- Ensure compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), and other applicable legislation.
- Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify and address accessibility challenges.