The Officer is available to run educational sessions, to facilitate workshops and training programs, to talk to your class, or to provide individual counselling, referral, and information. 214 College Street Tel. The goal of Special Services is to facilitate the inclusion of students with hidden or obvious disabilities and health considerations into University life. All students first meet with an intake counsellor to discuss individual needs. Where appropriate, students may then be referred to one of the professionals on staff such as the Adaptive Equipment Co-ordinator, Learning Disability Specialist or Occupational Therapist to establish strategies and, if necessary, determine accommodations.
All discussions are confidential and information is transmitted only with permission of the student.
As well, information and resource materials on health conditions and disability-related issues are available to all interested. The Status of Women Office was established in 1984 in order to address inequities experienced by women at the University and to promote policy development in areas of particular relevance to women. This involves the removal of all systemic and other barriers, which in turn necessarily involves changes in policy, practice and attitude. Any member of the University community is welcome to contact the Office with concerns, complaints, issues or ideas. If you are experiencing any problem that you feel may be related to gender, sexism, or heterosexism, please contact the Office.