The SSMU is committed to the promotion of universal access and support of students with disabilities through its Accessibility Policy, found in the Policy and Plan Book. This policy mandates action in the areas of communications, programming, physical access, student groups, advocacy, and governance.
Additional McGill accessibility resources are listed on this page. For more information, please contact the Vice-President (Sustainability & Operations) at operations@ssmu.ca. You can also find other related links on the Equity Resources page.
Research & Guides
- Universal Design
- Universal Design for Learning website (forthcoming)
- Accessible Websites Guide
- Universal Design Report (Faculty of Law)
- Senate Question Regarding Campus Accessibility During Construction Periods
University Resources
- Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD)
- Policy Concerning the Rights of Students with Disabilities
- Staff Disability Leave (McGill Human Resources)
- Joint-Board Senate Subcommittee on Persons with Disabilities (contact person email here)
- Policy on Harassment, Sexual Harassment & Discrimination
- Student Rights & Responsibilities
- Legal Information Clinic at McGill
Capital Project Funding
- Universal Access Capital Projects Fund – Contact: Maxime Gagnon
- Teaching & Learning Spaces Working Group – Contact: Jennie Ferris
- University Teaching Labs Working Group – Contact: Jennie Ferris
- Teaching & Learning Technologies Working Group – Contact: Nancy St-Pierre
- SSMU Library Improvement Fund – Contact: SSMU LIF Coordinator
- PGSS Library Improvement Fund – Contact: PGSS Academic Affairs Officer
- SSMU Building Fund – Contact: Vice-President (Sustainability & Operations)
- Student Association Space Funds – Contact: Faculty Associations
- Gardens & Grounds Subcommittee – Contact: Paul Guenther