Accessibility Commitment

Fanshawe Student Union is committed to providing a barrier-free environment for all stakeholders including our clients/customers, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations.
Fanshawe Student Union understands that we have a responsibility for ensuring a safe, dignified, and welcoming environment for everyone. We are committed to ensuring our organization's compliance by working in conjunction with Fanshawe College, incorporating accessibility legislation into our policies, procedures, training, and best practices. We will review these policies and practices annually, as organizational changes occur, or in anticipation of compliance deadlines. In addition, we will strive to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities in a timely and effective manner.
Providing an accessible and barrier-free environment is a shared effort, and as an organization, Fanshawe Student Union is committed to following the Fanshawe College
Accessibility Policies [opens external link in a new tab], supporting the
Fanshawe College Accessibility Plan [opens external link in a new tab], and working with the necessary parties to make accessibility for all a reality.
Feedback can be provided through the Fanshawe College feedback survey by clicking
here [opens external link in a new tab]. Feedback can also be provided in person, by phone at 519-452-4282 or contact
accessibility@nullfanshawec.ca
For information regarding disruption of services at the FSU, visit the Accessibility at Fanshawe Disruption of Services webpage by clicking
here [opens external link in a new tab].
Service Animal Etiquette
Fanshawe College and the Fanshawe Student Union Welcome people with disabilities and their service animals.
Service animals are allowed to accompany their owner into public spaces.
Tips on Service Animal Etiquette
- Dont distract service animals from their very important job. Remember they are working.
- Dont speak, touch or feed the service animal unless you have asked the owner and received permission.
- Do treat the owner with respect and sensitivity; Dont ask any personal questions. Respect everyones right to privacy.