Barriers restrict access and participation in university areas, services, and activities. Your completion of this form will help TRU identify and address these barriers to enhance accessibility, contributing to TRU’s Accessibility Plan.
Definition of barriers
Attitudinal barriers
These are barriers that discriminate against persons with disabilities. Examples include:
- Thinking that persons with disabilities are inferior.
- Assuming that a person who has a speech impairment cannot understand you.
Technological barriers
These occur when a technology cannot be modified or used to support various assistive devices.
Information or communications barriers
These happen when a person cannot easily understand or access information. Examples include:
- Print that is too small to read.
- Websites that cannot be accessed by people who are not able to use a mouse.
The definitions are adapted from the University of Waterloo.
Immediate accessibility issue: If you face an accessibility barrier that needs immediate attention, please email accessfeedback@tru.ca.
Alternate formats: If you require this form in an alternate format, please contact Accessibility Services at as@tru.ca.
Safety concerns: If you are reporting an immediate safety incident or issue, or have encountered a safety concern, please report it to TRU Risk Management.
