Malhotra and Folkes: Universities must stop treating accessibility as an afterthought

News that a student with a wheelchair couldn't access the stage for his convocation reflects poorly on post-secondary education.

Recently, many people with disabilities were taken aback to read news reports of a disabled law student who was unable to cross the stage for his convocation at the University of New Brunswick. The ramp’s incline was too steep for his wheelchair. Worse, it was reported that the student, Blair Curtis, had made significant efforts to reach out to the institution months in advance but to no avail. Read More