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Accessibility and the Outdoors
McMaster University recognizes that unique accessibility and mental health needs shouldn’t pose barriers to benefiting from the outdoors. Together, McMaster and the Hamilton community manage dozens of trails and green spaces that have been made accessible through paved or semi-paved pathways, which include various amenities and the possibility for mental clarity and personal rejuvenation. To view the McMaster University Athletics and Recreation Accessibility Policy, click here!

Accessibility Tools
For those with varying mobility needs Nature at McMaster offers free loans of one Hippocampe All-Terrain Wheelchair. This wheelchair allows individuals to go on non-paved trails with varying slopes, grades, and surfaces.
To inquire about loans, lease contact Wayne Terryberry at terryber@mcmaster.ca
Accessibility at McMaster

The Accessibility Hub
Find information and resources regarding wayfinding, service requests, training, upcoming events, the Ontario Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Ontario Humans Rights Code (OHRC) and more.

Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
For academic accessibility inquires including support and accommodation visit the SAS website. SAS is available to assist students transitioning from high school, other post-secondary institutions, undergraduate, continuing and graduate students.
Accessibility Documents & Resources
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Forward with FLEXibility: A TEACHING AND LEARNING RESOURCE ON ACCESSIBILITY
Available online and through Mosaic’s “regulatory training” portal, forward with Flexibility aims to support those in educational roles enhance access for all by applying Accessible Education principles across teaching and learning contexts.
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Ontario Trails: accessible trails
Features listing and classification of trails by the Ontario Trails Council