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In Our Own Words: Disability in Ontario Postsecondary Education (2025)
The community-based research report from the 2025 Ontario Summit for Students with Disabilities analyzes quotes from a one-day virtual event and related “Share Your Story” webform to support postsecondary institutions in advancing accessibility and disability inclusion.
[Image Description]: The front page of the 2025 Summit Report depicts different students with disabilities, emphasizing the diversity found within this community. The artwork is designed by Aarani Mathialagan. Review Aarani’s LinkedIn.
This project received ethics review and approval from the Community Research Ethics Board (CREB). All participants were informed of the study's purpose, the voluntary nature of their participation, and their right to withdraw or withhold their contributions at any time. Informed consent was obtained through multiple avenues, including verbal announcements during the Summit, event website notices, and the registration survey form. Participants were provided with contact information for the CREB should they wish to raise concerns about the study through the registration form. The Community Research Ethics Board can be contacted at:
Community Research Ethics Office (Canada) Corporation
c/o Centre for Community Based Research
140 Westmount Road North, Waterloo, ON, N2L 3G5
Email: creoadmin@communityresearchethics.com.
[Image Description]: The front page of the 2024 Summit Report depicts different students with disabilities, emphasizing the diversity found within this community. The artwork is designed by Aarani Mathialagan. Review Aarani’s LinkedIn.
Voices, Stories, and Lived Experiences: the Ontario Summit for Students with Disabilities (2024)
Read a summary report of student quotes from the 2024 Ontario Summit for Students with Disabilities, organized by the 8 barrier areas identified in the AODA Postsecondary Education Standards recommendations. This report is designed to support postsecondary institutions in advancing accessibility and disability inclusion.