Human Rights & Equity OfficeQueen’s University is committed to building a campus community that is inclusive for all individuals, and ensuring that its services, supports and spaces are accessible for persons with disabilities.
We are a community that works together to create an environment where everyone has a full and enriching Queen’s experience.
Successful learning, living, and employment outcomes are the result of a shared responsibility and commitment on the part of students, staff, faculty, and senior administrators towards removing and preventing barriers to participation.
The Accessibility Hub has compiled an extensive list of resources and services available on campus for prospective and current faculty/staff to prevent barriers to participation, successful learning, living, and employment in the Queen's community.
Queen's University recognizes that its people are a valuable asset. Below are some resources to assist eliminating barriers for employees with disabilities to your academic career and assist Queen's meet the Employment Standards of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA).
Employment
The University must provide an annual Accessibility Plan. A Comprehensive Strategic Framework for Accessibility was developed and within that framework, five priory areas were identified in which to address accessibility. For one of these priory areas, an Employment Working Group was formed.
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| Accommodations in the Workplace | Human Resources |
Location: Human Resources, Fleming Hall, Stewart-Pollack Wing |
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Individualized Emergency Response Plans |
Human Resources | |
| Human Rights Advisory Services |
Tel: (613) 533-6886 Email: hrights@queensu.ca Location: B-506 Mackintosh-Corry Hall, |
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| Accessible formats and communication supports for employees | Adaptive Technology Centre |
Michele Chittenden, Coordinator Tel: (613) 533-2833 Email: chittend@queensu.ca Location: Stauffer Library, ground floor, Room: 120b |
A three-part equity structure was established in 1997 to ensure that Queen's moves forward with the equity agenda. The structure includes the Human Rights and Equity Office and the Senate Educational Equity Committee.
| Issue | Department | Contact |
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| Employment Equity - Equity Services | Equity Services |
Tel: (613) 533-2563 Fax: (613) 533-2031 Email: equity@queensu.ca Location: B513 Mackintosh-Corry Hall |
| Employment Equity - HR | Human Resources |
Tel: (613) 533-2070 Email: hradmin@queensu.ca Location: Human Resources, Fleming Hall, Stewart-Pollack Wing, First Floor |
Queen's offers several resources for exercise and a healthy lifestyle for persons with disabilities. Both Revved Up program and the Athletic and Recreation Centre (ARC) use accessible exercise equipment in fully accessible facilities. Queen's Be Well helps you assess your current level of health and offer you concrete suggestions on how to maintain or improve your overall well-being.
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| Where can I exercise or get information about a healthy lifestyle as a person with a disability? | Health Promotion | |
| Revved Up |
Project Coordination Tel: (613) 533-6000 ext. 79283 Email: revvedup@queensu.ca |
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Queen's Athletics and Recreation Centre (ARC) (Accessible Workout Areas and accessible pool) |
Customer Service Tel: (613) 533-2500 Location: 284 Earl Street |
Finding Housing in Kingston, from the Faculty Recruitment and Support Program, supplies information for short-term housing, renting, or buying a house.
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Tel: (613) 533-6000 ext 75633 Website: Immigration and Relocation Support - Housing Location: Community Integration Liaison, Office of the Vice-Principal (Culture, Equity, and Inclusion), Queen's University, Richardson Hall, Suite 251 |
- The Independent Living Center Kingston is Kingston's disability resource center. The organization provides information on community services, wheelchair accessible housing, accessible travel, attendant services, and information on government programs for people with disabilities.
Parking permits are available through the Parking Department of Facilities (PPS). For students with a disability, Queen’s parking can also arrange for a designated accessible parking space for permit holders who have an Ontario Accessible Parking Permit issued by the Ministry of Transportation may be issued a parking permit regardless of their zone of residence.
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| Parking Pass/Accessible Parking Space | Parking Office (Facilities) |
Admin Assistant Tel: (613) 533-6000 ext. 74598 Office Tel: (613) 533-6979 Email: parking@queensu.ca Location: 2nd Floor, Rideau Building |
In accordance with the accessible customer service standard, a regulation under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, Queen’s University is required to provide notification of temporary disruptions in those facilities or services (in whole or in part) made available for persons with disabilities so that they may obtain, use or benefit from the University’s goods or services. View the Policy on Managing Notifications of Temporary Disruptions.
If you become aware of any disruptions to any physical accessibility services or facilities please contact the following:
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| Elevators, Door Openers, Ramps, Lifts, Washrooms | FixIt (Facilities) |
FixIt Tel: (613) 533-6757 (Campus, 77301) Email: fixit@queensu.ca To report issues after 4 pm, individuals may contact the Emergency Report Centre at: Tel: (613) 533-6080 |
| Accessibility Lift access | FixIt (Facilities) |
For access to accessible lifts, please contact Client Services (Fixit), who will provide either an access code or physical key to operate lift. Contact office in advance of first use. Hours of operation are 7 am to 4 pm, Monday through Friday. Tel: (613) 533-6757 (Campus, 77301) Email: fixit@queensu.ca Please consult the Queen's Building Directory for location of lifts. |
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Snow Removal (Queen's parking spot)
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Parking Office (Facilities) |
Tel: (613) 533-6979 Email: parking@queensu.ca Location: 2nd Floor, Rideau Building, 207 Stuart Street |
| Snow Removal from sidewalks, building entrances, walkways etc. | FixIt (Facilities) |
FixIt Tel: (613) 533-6757 (Campus, 77301) Email: fixit@queensu.ca To report issues after 4 pm, individuals may contact the Emergency Report Centre at: Tel: (613) 533-6080
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| Snow removal from an accessible parking space on a city street? | City of Kingston - Snow Removal |
Tel: (613) 546-0000 Email: contactus@cityofkingston.ca TTY: (613) 546-4889 Location: City Hall, 216 Ontario Street, Kingston, ON K7L 2Z3 |
| Where to find notices of Service Disruptions online? |
Notifications can be received via the SeQure app. Download the app. Website: Queen's University's homepage Website: Facilities |
- Kingston Transit: All routes are served by accessible buses (PDF 881 KB) which are low-floor with kneeling capability. Although accessible bus stop infrastructure is not currently a requirement in the AODA Transportation Standard, the City of Kingston is working to improve the accessibility of all bus stops, shelters and integrated seating.
- Kingston Access Bus offers specialized, non-emergency medical and community transportation.
- On-demand Accessible Taxis:
- Modern City Taxi - (613) 546-2222
- Amey's Greenwood - (613) 546-1111.