Surviving Together; A Self-Advocacy Workshop for Disabled Students - University of Toronto
Join Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA) for a student-run orientation for disabled students and student advocates. Whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student, full-time or part-time, new or returning, an international or transfer student, this orientation is for you!
Come meet other disabled students and SBA members, enjoy some snacks, and learn more about self-advocacy and resources for disabled students on campus.
Topics covered at the orientation:
– Know Your Rights as a disabled student – Presented by ARCH Disability Law Centre
– self-advocacy and navigating academic accommodations
– introduction to campus resources and services for disabled students
– introduction to Students for Barrier-Free Access™ resources and services
Date: Friday February 10, 2017
Time: 3pm-5pm
Location: 246 Bloor Street West (Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social work) room 702, 7th floor
Everyone welcome!
Wheelchair accessible. Live captioning will be available.
Accessible and gender-neutral washroom located on the same floor as the event room.
Please note that this will be a scent-free space.
Light refreshments, including vegan and gluten-free options, will be served.
If you require ASL to participate in the event, or if you have any other access needs please contact Nadia at [email protected]
Danie Tucker
Centre Coordinator
Students for Barrier-free Access,
University of Toronto
215 Huron Street, Suite 924
Toronto, Ontario M5S 1A2
T: 416-967-7322
uoftsba.com
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SBA is a student run organization that advocates for equity, access and the rights of Dis-Abled students at U of T.
SBA works towards eliminating physical, informational and attitudinal barriers on campus.
The SBA Centre is open Monday to Thursday from 11:30 AM to 5:30 PM and on Friday from 12:30 PM to 5:30 PM.
*** If you have an accommodation request for a planned meeting or event and/or would like to privately discuss an accessibility concern, please do not hesitate to contact us and we will do our best to ensure a safe space.