Welcome to the Accessibility in Research online training series.
The available courses will equip researchers at Queen’s University with the knowledge base necessary to incorporate accessibility considerations within their teams and at different stages of the research process.
Message from the Vice-Principal Research
Dear reader,
I am proud to introduce you to the Accessibility in Research Training Series.
This initiative aligns with Queen’s vision to enrich research and scholarship through the lens and values of Indigenization – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility and Anti-Racism (I-EDIAA) and with our commitment to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs). Inclusive excellence in research means increasing our capacity to add a wider range of voices, perspectives and skillsets to the table.
This module on Accessibility in Research complements the Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Research Training Modules we launched in 2022 and adds to our growing suite of resources to empower and equip researchers in implementing wise I-EDIAA practices throughout the research lifecycle, from project design and data collection to results analysis and dissemination of findings.
By taking this training, you will familiarize yourself with important concepts and practices that are intended to increase awareness of avenues for accessibility in our research activities. We appreciate your efforts in making research processes more inclusive and, in turn, outcomes more meaningful and impactful.
Nancy A. Ross, PhD
Vice-Principal Research
Professor, Department of Public Health Sciences
Accessibility in Research Courses
Important note: Ensure you have 60-90 minutes of uninterrupted time to complete each course. Progress in the course cannot be bookmarked or saved.
Course 1 - Understanding Disability and Ableism
In this course, you will learn what disability is and how it is conceptualized and understood in Canada and internationally. We will then discuss the diversity present in the community, the different types of barriers faced by people with disabilities and their impact on their daily lives. This course addresses different models and ideas about disability and discusses the definition of ableism.
Prerequisite: None
Access Course 1 with Queen's NETID
Access Course 1 public version
Understanding Disability and Ableism © 2025 by Queen's University is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Course 2 - Defining Accessibility and Accessible Research
In this course, you will learn why it is important to embed accessibility in research design and practice. We will discuss how to adopt an accessible and participatory approach in different stages of the research life cycle including design and planning, recruitment, obtaining consent, data collection and dissemination of research findings. This training will equip learners to design their research programs and projects with greater attention to accessibility to improve the experience of researchers and participants with disabilities.
Prerequisite: Course 1 - Understanding Disability and Ableism
Access Course 2 with Queen's NETID
Access Course 2 public version
Defining Accessibility and Accessible Research © 2025 by Queen's University is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. To view a copy of this license, visit CC BY-NC-ND 4.0
Acknowledgment
Thank you to the dedicated individuals whose commitment and collaboration played a pivotal role in developing this training course.
Shikha Gupta
Emma McCallum
Andrew Ashby
Erin Clow
Aimee Burtch
Aaron Rose
Catarina Chagas
Meera Sidhu
Aleksandra Bergier
Nicole Bobbette
Claire Davies
Getachew Gebeyaw Tadese
Bekele Worku
Support Available
Please email us at research@queensu.ca for any questions regarding the Accessibility in Research Training Series.