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Organizer	ARCH Disability Law Centre/Students For Barrier-Free Access (SBA)
Title	Surviving Together; A Self-Advocacy Workshop for Disabled Students - Toronto
Category	Education
Location	Toronto, Ontario
Date	February 10, 2017
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Event Description	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 sba.advocacycoordinator@gmail.com 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 ----- 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.
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