Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance Co-Chairs (2)

DNA Co-Chairs (x2)

Honorarium Position

Overview

The Disability and Neurodiversity Alliance (DNA) focuses on creating safe and accessible spaces, opportunities, and initiatives for students with disabilities to navigate their academics and university experiences. DNA works to represent students who identify as disabled, autistic, neurodivergent, deaf or Deaf, or students with chronic illness, mental illness, or other long-term conditions. The main objectives of this committee are to use an intersectional approach in addressing and combatting ableism, raising awareness on issues faced by students with disabilities, and promote disability justice while opposing oppression in all forms. DNA is committed to addressing accessibility within the educational setting, campus environment, and beyond.

Application Deadline

Applications are due by March 30th, 2025 at 5PM EST.

Time Commitment and Remuneration

Term: May 1st, 2025 – April 30th, 2026

Hours: 2-3 hours per week

Honorarium: Awarded based on the Honorarium Grid in the Human Resources Policy (Click here)

Please see Part 3: Hiring in the HR Policy Manual for in-depth eligibility criteria for the position pertaining to academic standing, work-study positions, exchange status, etc.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate a variety of events, initiatives, and campaigns on topics pertaining to disabilities, neurodiversity, and ableism
• Work collaboratively with the Queen’s Student Accessibility Services on projects relating to awareness and advocacy
• Develop learning material and learning content on disability awareness
• Act as a supportive and reliable resource for students with disabilities
• Hire a volunteer team and establish presence of committee on campus and within ASUS (i.e., through social media)

If there are any questions, concerns, or personal accommodations required during the application process, please contact the incoming ASUS Equity Commissioner, Nadira Daulet, at newequity@ asus.queensu.ca, or Owen, the ASUS Human Resources Officer, at hro@ asus.queensu.ca.

ASUS Office

Phone: (613)-533-6000 x75441

Our hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.