Boris Vukovic

Boris Vukovic is the Director of the Accessibility Institute and the Canadian Accessibility Network (CAN) at Carleton University, where he also holds the position of Adjunct Research Professor in the School of Industrial Design. He additionally serves as an Adjunct Professor in Educational and Counselling Psychology at McGill University. With over 20 years of experience, he has led initiatives in accessibility, inclusive education, and faculty development, positioning Carleton as a national leader in accessibility.

His research focuses on accessibility, particularly nonvisible disabilities such as mental health conditions, learning disabilities, and executive functioning disorders. He advocates for participatory, transformative, and solution-focused research. His work includes integrating AI into accessibility assessments to create ethical, scalable tools. He has contributed significantly to the discourse on universal design in higher education and inclusive teaching practices.

His recent publications, spanning from 2009 to 2023, reflect a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary accessibility education, faculty development, and inclusive policies. Themes across these works include universal design, accessibility training, international comparisons in inclusive instruction, and the evolving role of disability service professionals.

He is a member of the American Educational Research Association and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. While no formal awards are listed, his leadership in national initiatives like CAN and the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ underscores his impact.

Boris Vukovic advises students through research collaborations and teaching in both undergraduate and graduate programs. He has been involved in grant-funded projects related to accessibility training and inclusive education, though specific grants are not detailed. His work includes leading the Student AccessAbility Training Program and coordinating national outreach and consultation efforts.

He leads the Accessibility Institute and the Canadian Accessibility Network, which serve as hubs for research, policy development, and community engagement in accessibility. These initiatives promote a transdisciplinary approach to removing barriers and fostering social innovation across sectors.