The Student's Society of McGill University (SSMU) is currently hiring. With over 20,000 members, SSMU's role is to represent students and to offer services since 1908.

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Comptant plus de 20,000 membres, le rôle de l’AÉUM a été de représenter les étudiants de premier cycle et de leur offrir des services depuis l’année 1908. 

The Accessibility Committee will confront historical and ongoing inaccessibility and ableism

on campus through active engagement and public education, in a manner consistent with the

Society’s relevant policies.

 RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Attend the biweekly meetings of the Accessibility Committee

2. Conduct outreach to students with disabilities and provide a forum of discussion and safer space for students with disabilities to share their experiences;

3. Foster an understanding of the social model of disability and the systemic barriers to participation, including physical, attitudinal, social, and other factors, that contribute to the experience of disability;

4. Advise the Accessibility Commissioner and the SSMU on issues of accessibility, including recommendations to address inaccessibility;

5. Organize events to advocate for and promote accessibility on campus;

6. Collaborate with other relevant groups and offices on campus and in the community;

7. Monitor the SSMU’s compliance with its Policies and Plans as related to Accessibility;

8. Review and make recommendations to the Accessibility Committee’s terms of reference, annually

1. Experience working with accessibility or universal design;

2. Demonstrable knowledge of accessibility and the social model of disability that upholds the spirit of the Society’s relevant policies.

• Volunteer Position
• Position term: September 30, 2021 to April 30, 2022
• Application closes October 14, 2021, 11:59PM

At the SSMU, we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where everyone feels valued, respected and supported. We are dedicated to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. If you require accommodation(s) for the recruitment/interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

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A l’AÉUM, nous sommes engagés à promouvoir un environnement inclusif et accessible où
tout le monde se sent estimé, respecté et supporté. Nous sommes attachés à construire une
équipe dont les effectifs témoignent de la diversité de notre communauté. Si vous avez
besoin d’aménagements au cours du processus de recrutement ou d’entrevue, s’il vous plait,
faites-le nous savoir et nous travaillerons avec vous afin de répondre à vos besoins.