Capilano University has a long history of supporting accessibility and advancing inclusive practices.
In 1981, during the United Nations International Year of Disabled Persons, CapU’s Paul Jones helped establish the foundation for post-secondary disability services in British Columbia. This work contributed to a shift toward recognizing that barriers within environments, systems and practices—not individuals—create challenges to participation.
Today, CapU's approach to accessibility continues to expand beyond academic accommodations to include Universal Design, accessible learning environments, digital accessibility and broader approaches to inclusion.
The Accessibility Plan builds on decades of accessibility practice by identifying barriers across the University and establishing priorities, goals and actions to address them.