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.
Map and Wayfinding
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 Services 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
Creating an accessible event at a university involves thorough planning to ensure inclusivity for all attendees, including those with disabilities. It is the department hosting the event's responsibility to ensure it is accessible. Here are some tips to help you:
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.
Look at the event page, invitation, or registration form. Many NU events include:
- Accessibility details
- Contact information
- A section to request accommodations
Sometimes there is a note such as:
"If you require accommodations, please contact us at least X days in advance."
Be clear about what accommodations you require. Examples include:
- Sign language interpretation (ASL)
- Live captioning (CART)
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Dietary accommodations
- Assistive listening devices
- Materials in alternative formats (large print, digital copy, etc.)
Being specific helps the organizers respond more effectively.
If there is no request form, send an email to the event contact listed on the event page. If no Contact listed please reach out to XY?!
Include:
- The name and date of the event
- Your specific accommodation request
- Any relevant details that will help them prepare
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.
| Angela Nicholls | Manager, Student Accessibility Services |
| Heather Hersemeyer | Director, University Technology Services |
| Jayden Martin | NUSU Vice-President & Advocacy (Non-Voting) |
| Julie Corkett | Faculty of Education and Professional Studies |
| Kayla Gorman | Human Resources Administrator |
| Kim Wood | Manager, Digital Marketing |
| Nancy Black | Executive Director, Library Services |
| Paul Ritter | Marketing, Web Developer |
| Robert Brownlee | Joint Health & Safety Committee Representative |
| Sarah Cantin | Director, Student Wellness |
| Terry Kirkby | Manager, Contracts & Projects |
| Traci Malkowski | Human Resources & Equity Advisor (Chair) |
| Trevor Holmes | Director, Teaching and Learning |
| vacant | Faculty of Arts and Science |