The Future of Higher Education is Accessible.

The Post-Secondary Accessibility and Disability Resource Association of Alberta (PADRA) is a community of practice of post-secondary professionals committed to enhancing accessibility and inclusion for all learners.

Our Member Institutions:

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Facilitating full access and participation of students with disabilities

Our mission is to foster a collaborative network of practitioners, providing opportunities to share knowledge resources and engage in ongoing professional development.

Through collaboration and advocacy, we strive to identify and mitigate systemic barriers, promoting best practices and initiatives to increase equitable access for learners across Alberta.

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Member Institutions

We Value

Collaboration

We build our collective ability to support each other by sharing resources, experiences, and expertise.

Equity

We commit with our members to actively and intentionally addressing systemic barriers to access.

Community

We cultivate an inclusive and supportive professional community where learning and growth are encouraged.

Respect

We value and appreciate each other’s diverse identities, experiences, and perspectives, which enrich our community.

Professionalism

We demonstrate personal and collective accountability in the actions of our work.

Adaptability

We respond dynamically to the needs of our members, consistently working towards best practices.

What is the Duty to Accommodate?

Click here to watch the webinar presentation showcasing a variety of perspectives and highlighting the need for accommodations in order to make post-secondary education more accessible.

Register for Membership

We aim to process your registration within 4 business days. Your patience is appreciated as we work to upgrade our registration system.

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do you Devote a significant part of their work time to facilitating accessibility for individuals with disabilities in postsecondary education?

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Is there anything you would like us to know or consider for your membership application?

I hereby apply for membership in the Postsecondary Accessibility and Disability Resource Association –Alberta (the “Association”) and certify that I am eligible for membership in the Association as defined by the membership category selected above. I consent to the collection, use and disclosure of my personal information by the Association to facilitate Association networking and activities (i.e. membership list distribution). I consent to receiving email messages from the Association through the list serv and acknowledge that I may withdraw my consent at any time with no consequence to my membership.

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Let's Create an Inclusive Post-Secondary Experience for Every Student in Alberta!

Join our collaborative network of disability and accessibility practitioners and advocates!

Full Membership $20/year

Full members must work at a postsecondary institution in Alberta and devote a significant part of their work time to facilitating accessibility for individuals with disabilities in postsecondary education. Full members may:

Attend Association Meetings
Speak at Association meetings
Vote at Association meetings
Nominate candidates for Executive positions
Hold office on Executive
Serve on Association committees
Access the Executive Area of the Website
PADRA Listserv Membership

Associate Membership $10/year

Associate members work outside the postsecondary system or work in a postsecondary institution outside of Alberta and devote a significant part of their work time to facilitating accessibility for individuals with disabilities in postsecondary education. Associate members may:

The Post-Secondary Accessibility and Disability Resources Association of Alberta (PADRA) is a community of practice of post-secondary professionals committed to enhancing accessibility and inclusion for all learners.