Sun West Accessibility Plan

Developing a Sun West Accessibility Plan

Sun West School Division is committed to working toward ensuring that everyone can access our facilities, programs, and services without barriers. 

The Accessible Saskatchewan Act (ASA) became law on December 3, 2023. This important legislation mandates that our school division develop an accessibility plan to identify, address, and prevent barriers for all students and community members. Our goal is to create a comprehensive and thoughtful approach to improving accessibility in education services and facilities, and your input is needed in shaping our 2025-2028 Accessibility Plan.

Over time, we are dedicated to systematically identifying, removing, and reducing these barriers within our division. To help make our plans as informed as possible we plan on launching a survey in the near future to obtain community and staff input into the planning process.

Importance of Accessibility Plans

Accessibility plans identify barriers and detail steps to improve accessibility. With approximately 29.8% of Saskatchewan's population over 15 identifying as having a disability, fostering inclusion is essential. 

 Understanding Accessibility Barriers

Accessibility barriers occur when systems, spaces and information are not designed for everyone.  Key barriers include:

• Physical Barriers: Physical barriers happen when spaces and objects are designed in ways that make it hard for persons with disabilities to get into buildings or other spaces.
• Information and Communication Barriers: Information and communication barriers happen when information is not given in a way that everyone can use.
• Attitudinal Barriers: Attitudinal barriers happen when people think or act towards persons with disabilities based on wrong ideas.
• Technological Barriers: Technological barriers happen when technology is made in a way that not everyone can use (ex: lack of assistive devices or classroom technology).

Continuing Consultation is Key

After running a survey of its staff and community, Sun West is currently developing an accessibility plan. Accessibility plans must be published by December 3, 2025.The Sun West Accessibility Plan will be posted on the Sun West website once it is published.

Engaging persons with disabilities is crucial for developing effective accessibility plans. Feedback will help us create amore inclusive environment.

Anyone wishing to discuss accessibility can reach out to:

PH: 306-882-2677

E-mail: info@sunwestsd.ca