Students for Barrier-Free Access (SBA) is writing to ask for your support regarding an urgent issue occurring at the University of Toronto. Post-secondary institutions across North America have been adopting university-mandated leave of absence policy (UMLAP). This policy gives the university the ability to use excessive discretionary power, lacks transparency, increases stress for students’ whoContinue reading “Help us Sign the Petition”
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Surviving Together; A Self-Advocacy Workshop for Disabled Students
Join Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA) for a short workshop on self-advocacy in post-secondary settings. Topics covered in this workshop: navigating academic accommodations self-advocacy tips introduction to campus resources and services for disabled students introduction to Students for Barrier-Free Access’ resources and services Date: Tuesday October 6, 2020Time: 4:30pm-5:30pm Register here: https://forms.gle/aLw4vcmYN5xvY6v97This workshop will takeContinue reading “Surviving Together; A Self-Advocacy Workshop for Disabled Students”
Games Night with SBA
Join SBA members for games night! This will be an opportunity to hang out, meet new people, and share some laughs. We’ll be playing a multi-player drawing and guessing game using Skribbl.io in conjunction with Zoom. You do not need to create a user account on the Skribbli.io site, but please do register using theContinue reading “Games Night with SBA”
SBA Film Night & Online Discussion (A Queer Orientation Event)
Join the SBA Centre on Thursday September 24 for a Watch Party! We will be screening a selection of animated short films covering themes of disability, race, sexuality, gender, and love. The screening will be followed by an online chat. You are welcome to join for just the screening or just the chat afterwards. Date:Continue reading “SBA Film Night & Online Discussion (A Queer Orientation Event)”
Save the Date: SBA Annual General Meeting (AGM)
Date: Wednesday, October 14th, 2020Time: 6-8pmLocation: Online via Zoom Save the date for Students for Barrier-free Access’ Annual General Meeting (AGM). The AGM is an opportunity to meet our team, learn about what SBA has been doing over the past year, and vote on bylaw changes and our new Board of Directors. Are you interestedContinue reading “Save the Date: SBA Annual General Meeting (AGM)”
Games Night with SBA
Join SBA members for games night! This will be an opportunity to hang out, meet new people, and share some laughs. We’ll be playing a multi-player drawing and guessing game using Skribbl.io in conjunction with Zoom. You do not need to create a user account on the Skribbli.io site, but please do register using theContinue reading “Games Night with SBA”
Know Your Rights Workshop for Disabled Students and Advocates
Do you want to learn more about the University’s duty to accommodate and your rights as a disabled student? Not sure about what to do when your access needs are not being met? Join Students for Barrier-free Access’ (SBA) for a free Know Your Rights workshop for disabled students and student advocates. We are thrilledContinue reading “Know Your Rights Workshop for Disabled Students and Advocates”
Surviving Together: A Self-Advocacy Workshop for Disabled Students
Surviving Together; A Self-Advocacy Workshop for Disabled Students Join Students for Barrier-free Access (SBA) for an informational workshop 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 session is for you! Come meet other disabled students and SBA members,Continue reading “Surviving Together: A Self-Advocacy Workshop for Disabled Students”
Our Voices, Our Stories, Our Spaces: Literary Open House
Our Voices, Our Stories, Our Spaces: Literary Open House Date: September 26thTime: 4pm – 7:30pmLocation: 563 Spadina Crescent (North Borden Building – Accessible Entrance & Elevator @ Rear of Building) Literary Open House Come to North Borden and explore, draft, read and print your way through three floors of media and literature based activities. WithContinue reading “Our Voices, Our Stories, Our Spaces: Literary Open House”
Zine Making Workshop
Join RyeACCESS and Students for Barrier-free Access for a Zine-Making Workshop! Participants in the workshop will have an opportunity to learn about zine making, as well as create their own. All materials will be provided. No previous experience necessary. This workshop is open to members of the RyeACCESS community, the SBA community, and the widerContinue reading “Zine Making Workshop”
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