With this in mind, the Human Rights Office has created an advisory committee to assist it in monitoring matters affecting accessibility for members of the University community living with a disability.

Mandate

The mandate of the uOaccessible Advisory Committee is to improve knowledge and understanding of the situation and considerations of persons with a disability, to improve their access to University goods and services as well as opportunities.

Terms of reference

• Provide advice and recommendations to authorities responsible for accessibility under Policy 119 — Accessibility and with regards to a multi-year accessibility plan
• Assist in assessing the fulfilment of commitments made in the multi-year accessibility plan when drafting annual progress reports on the plan
• Participate in consultation processes developed by bodies responsible for accessibility under Policy 119 — Accessibility
• Advise the Human Rights Office on emerging issues related to accessibility, as required

Membership

• The person responsible for accessibility matters at the Human Rights Office
• Two representatives of staff (including professors) living with a disability
• Two students living with a disability, including one undergraduate and one graduate
• One representative of the Centre for Students with Disabilities (or an equivalent body)
• Membership is for a two-year renewable term