The Student Association at Durham College, UOIT and Trent in Oshawa
Accessibility
Accessible Transportation
Students with physical disabilities living in Durham Region who would like to attend SA events but are hindered by transportation barriers should be aware that Your-SA will provide accessible transportation through Blue Line Taxi to and from the event. There will be a cap on the amount tba.
For more information, please contact Kathryn Bremner, Service Coordinator at saservicecoordinator@dc-uoit.ca or call 905-721-0457, ext. 226.
Centre for Students with Disabilities
The Centre for Students with Disabilities (REACH office) assists students with temporary or permanent disabilities who require accommodations to be made in order to be successful at post-secondary education.
Students are encouraged to contact the REACH office if they plan to attend UOIT or Durham College, so that supports can be put in place. Supports may include adaptive testing arrangements, FM hearing systems, peer tutors, access to computers and adaptive software, visual aids, counseling and much more.
For more information please contact
T 905.721.3123
F 905.721.3224
TTY 905.721.3187
E disabilities@dc-uoit.ca
Location
Rm B297, Gordon Willey Building, Oshawa Campus
Hours
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday
Mailing address
Attn: REACH Office
Durham College / UOIT
2000 Simcoe St. N
Oshawa, ON
Canada
L1H 7K4
The centre prepares new student information packages to assist students in accessing the centre’s services. The packages are divided into two categories: a package for students with learning disabilities and AD/HD as well as a package for those with physical, medical, psychiatric, cognitive or sensory disabilities.
New students with a disability are responsible to provide the CSD with appropriate medical or psychological documentation. Students should begin the process of obtaining documentation as early as possible. If possible you should forward the pre-intake form with your documentation to the office a few days in advance of your appointment. Contact the office to set up an appointment with a disability advisor.
The office will also assist eligible students with the process of arranging a psycho-educational assessment including determining if funding is available. Obtaining an assessment can be a timely process, contact the office as soon as you are accepted to a program to begin the next steps.
All CSD registered students can participate in an annual survey for a chance to win $100 gift certificate to the campus bookstore. To enter go to the Centre of Students with Disabilities website.
