Acadia ALERT - Campus Closed (Weather)

Today, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, Acadia University will remain closed, with the exception of residences and Wheelock Dining Hall, due to the current campus and travel conditions. Wheelock Dining Hall may adjust their hours and any change in hours will be communicated through Residence Life.

Employees and students are not expected to come to campus and only employees deemed essential are required to report to work. Non-essential employees are not expected to work during the closure. Any events scheduled for today will be postponed or cancelled.

Updates will be posted on www.acadiau.ca and pre-recorded on Acadia’s Information Line: 902-585-4636 (585-INFO) and on 585 phone system voicemail. If you need emergency-related information, please contact the Department of Safety and Security by dialing 88 on all 585-phone systems, or by calling 902-585-1103.

If you have any questions, please contact:

Acadia University

Department of Safety & Security

902-585-1103

security@acadiau.ca

(Tuesday January 27, 2026 @ 9:42 am)

Accessibility Advisory Committee

Acadia University's Accessibility Advisory Committee consists of members from across campus, including student, faculty, and staff representatives who have lived experiences with disabilities and subject matter expertise.

The province of Nova Scotia passed the Accessibility Act in 2017, recognizing accessibility as a human right, and sets a goal of an accessible Nova Scotia by 2030. The Acadia University Accessibility Advisory Committee (AAC) provides recommendations to ensure equitable participation for persons with disabilities in programs, services, initiatives, and facilities at Acadia University. By identifying, preventing, and eliminating barriers, the AAC helps Acadia become a barrier-free post-secondary institution that strives for persons with disabilities to access post-secondary education and employment.

Acadia is designated as a “prescribed public sector body” by the province, requiring a comprehensive accessibility plan to be developed by April 1, every 3 years. The AAC plays a pivotal role in helping ensure Acadia becomes accessible and meet its obligations under the Nova Scotia Accessibility Act. Acadia’s Accessibility Plan has eight priority areas of focus:

  • Awareness and capacity building
  • Teaching, learning, and research
  • Information and communication
  • Delivery of goods and services
  • Employment
  • Transportation
  • Built environment
  • Implementation, monitoring, and evaluation

Committee

The AUAAC consists of members from across campus, including student, faculty, and staff representatives who have lived experiences with disabilities and subject matter expertise. At least one half of the AUAAC must be persons with disabilities or representatives from organizations representing persons with disabilities.

  • Lerato Chondoma, Associate Vice-President, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-Racism (Chair)  
  • Emily Duffett, Coordinator, Work Integrated Learning (Assistant to Chair)
  • Meghan Swanburg, Manager, Accessibility Standards, Compliance and Projects (Built Environment) (Vice-Chair)
  • Adam Campbell, Student
  • Anna Wilks, Full-time Instructor
  • Brett Hatfield, Reporting and Records Coordinator
  • Esteve Hassan, Associate Professor
  • Kate Johnstone, Accessible Learning Support Advisor
  • Lily Rich, Student
  • Maggie Jean Neilson, Academic Librarian
  • Melanie Clouthier, Admin Coordinator & Operation Support
  • Natalie Swain, Assistant Professor
  • Sam MacMillan, Student
  • Terry Aulenbach, Academic Technology Specialist
  • Shannon Heine, Student
  • Wendy Elliott, Councillor, Town of Wolfville

Learn More

Please contact us at accessibility@acadiau.ca for more information.

Contact Us

Accessibility general inquiries