This week — May 26 to June 1 — is National Accessibility Week, a celebration of the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities, as well as a recognition of the efforts of individuals, communities and workplaces actively working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion.

The McMaster community has been actively working to put in to practice this year’s theme of “Forward Together: Accessibility and Inclusion for All”.

The Equity and Inclusion Office, with support from the McMaster Accessibility Advisory Council and the MacPherson Institute, has compiled 56 submissions to create the Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Update 2022-2023.

The commitment to accessibility and disability inclusion is evident throughout the initiatives highlighted in this year’s update, from innovations within research, teaching and learning to advancements in digital accessibility to stronger community building and engagement.

These initiatives are a result of the dedication, leadership and tremendous efforts of McMaster’s staff, students and faculty.

“National Accessibility Week 2024 is an opportunity for all of us to continue to reflect on the imperative of fostering belonging and inclusion for persons with disabilities through an intersectional disability justice lens,” says Barrington Walker, Vice Provost, Equity and Inclusion and professor of History.

“It is also an opportunity for the McMaster community to put a spotlight on all our efforts through the launch of the Accessibility and Disability Inclusion Update, and to highlight the crucial work being done by the AccessMac Program, the team in the Equity and Inclusion Office and other partners across campus.”

Visit the Accessibility Hub for information and access to resources, trainings, policies, events, networks, and much more. For any inquiries or comments related to accessibility and disability inclusion at McMaster, please email the AccessMac Program at access@mcmaster.ca.