Accessibility Dialogues are discussions in an informal but private setting, focused on topics relevant to students registered with Accessibility Services. Share your experiences and connect with others who are navigating accommodations and disability at U of T.
Some Accessibility Dialogues are geared towards specific populations, e.g. 2SLGBTQ+ students, graduate students. Please read descriptions before registering.
Accessibility Dialogues are facilitated by peer facilitators from Accessibility Services along with special guests, including accessibility advisors, peers registered with Accessibility Services, or staff and faculty from across U of T.
Winter 2024 Accessibility Dialogues
- Navigating U of T as a 2SLGBTQIA+ Student with a Disability
- BIPOC Dialogues
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Program Eligibility
Undergraduate and graduate students registered with Accessibility Services or who self-identify as having a disability.
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How The Program Works
Accessibility Services is offering an informal space for students to find community, be yourself and connect with other students registered with Accessibility Services!
For students with a disability or disabilities, navigating U of T can sometimes be complex, layered and overwhelming. This is a shared experience for many students on campus. In these Dialogue sessions, connect with other students who may have similar lived experiences.
Navigating U of T as a 2SLGBTQIA+ Student with a Disability
These monthly dialogue events aim to create space for individuals to come together to share experiences, foster connections, and engage in meaningful discussions. We would love for you to be part of our community, one that values and celebrates the unique intersectionality of being 2SLGBTQIA+ and living with a disability. Let’s empower each other, foster understanding, and create lasting connections!
- Reflect on how the intersectionality and complexity of our identities shape the way we navigate the university.
- Connect with like-minded individuals who understand and appreciate the diverse experiences within the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Build a supportive network that extends beyond the event.
- Embrace the power of self-expression through various creative activities. Whether it’s art, writing, or other forms of expression, we encourage you to share your unique perspective and creativity. We will offer a variety of different activities for folks to engage in, through reflective journalling, colouring or a visit from Get Crafty.
BIPOC Dialogues
Dialogues for BIPOC Students with a Disability provide an informal opportunity for Black and Indigenous students and students of colour to connect and discuss topics relevant to their disability and/or identity. This group is open to any BIPOC student who is currently registered with Accessibility Services or identify as having a disability. This dialogue will be facilitated by Accessibility Services staff, students, interns, and campus partners with lived experience. The dialogue will consist of conversation and informal questions led by the facilitators and opportunities for attendees to build community and connect with one another.
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Program Registration
Visit our events calendar to sign up on CLNx for a session that works for you or follow the links below to sign up.
Registration is required to receive the link to join.
Navigating U of T as a 2SLGBTQIA+ Student with a Disability
BIPOC Dialogues
Southeast Asians Navigating the Stigma Surrounding Disabilities on December 11, 4 – 5 p.m.
In partnership with Access & Inclusion Peer Programs, Peer Facilitators and Mentor Navigators Lisa, Richard and Yi En will explore the topic of Southeast Asians Navigating the Stigma Surrounding Disabilities.