Accessibility advisor support
You and your accessibility advisor will work together to develop your academic accommodations.
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Service Eligibility
Students registered with Accessibility Services
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Service Delivery
You can book an in-person, phone or virtual appointment with your accessibility advisor by visiting the Accessibility Services Reception at 455 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, Suite 400. You may also call 416-978-8060 or email the administrative team at accessibility.services@utoronto.ca.
Please indicate your preference for an in-person, phone or virtual appointment. You can meet with your accessibility advisor in person, via phone or Microsoft Teams audio/video conferencing.
Microsoft Teams is part of your U of T Office 365 package and offers an audio/video conferencing platform for students, staff and faculty with a valid utoronto.ca email address. Read our Microsoft Teams Instructions (PDF) for more information. Contact our administrative team if you have questions about meeting remotely.
Visit When to connect with Accessibility Services staff if you need help deciding when to reach out and who to connect with.
Occasionally, based on caseload numbers, staffing or the personal circumstances of your advisor (e.g. maternity leave, promotion to a new role in another office, retirement), your accessibility advisor may change throughout the year or the duration of your degree. We aim to provide you with as much communication and transparency as possible when this happens.
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Privacy & Policies
POLICY: Accessibility Services statement of confidentiality
POLICY: How your information will be used as part of the intake process
POLICY: Accessibility Services remote appointments and cancellation
POLICY: Use of phone calls and audio/video conferencing
Learn more about how the University collects, uses and protects your information.
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Associated People
Alexa Kirkland
Accessibility Advisor
416-978-8219
alexa.kirkland@utoronto.caOn-location at Woodsworth College
Drop-in appointments: Please check Alexa’s auto-reply email before attending drop-in.
Drop-ins are cancelled on June 4th, June 10th, June 24th, July 1st, and August 5th.
The auto-reply will indicate if there are any cancellations. The appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis and are in person only.
Location:
Due to construction, you may wish to enter the building at 321 Bloor Street West (the front entrance of Woodsworth College Residence). The office location is in Room 180 (Dean of Students).
Monday’s from 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm (each appointment is 15 minutes)
Tuesday’s from 10:00 am – 11:00 am (each appointment is 15 minutes)Once you arrive, please go to Alexa’s office door, and take a number off the dry-erase board. There will be numbers 1-4 on the board (one for each student appointment). If the numbers are gone, it means there are no more drop-in spots. If there are no more spots, or if drop-in is canceled, please email Alexa directly.
*Note: the drop-in numbers will not be available until 5-10 minutes before the drop-in begins.
Brittany Van Beilen (on leave)
Accessibility Advisor
416-978-8060 (main line)
accessibility.services@utoronto.ca* After October 1st, 2023 students requesting an appointment with Brittany should reach out to Accessibility Servies Reception (in person, by phone, or by email).
Brittany will not be seeing students after October 1st.Elizabeth Jeffrey
Indigenous Accessibility Advisor
(416) 978-1542
elizabeth.jeffrey@utoronto.caOn-location at First Nations House, 563 Spadina Ave, Room 302
Drop-in Schedule:
(6) 15-minute drop-ins per day
• Mondays, 1:00 p.m. – 02:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays, 1:00 p.m. – 02:30 p.m.Drop-in Location:
Room 302 at First Nations House- 563 Spadina AveDrop-in Instructions:
Students are welcome to sign up for a timeslot by taking one of the numbered magnets on the whiteboard located on the door of room 302. Students are welcome to wait in the work space outside room 302 or can wait in the student lounge (room 313).Gretel Silvestre
On Location Accessibility Team Lead, FAS.
416-946-5568
gretel.silvestre@utoronto.ca455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
Irene Sullivan
Accessibility Advisor and Team Lead
416-978-8062
irene.sullivan@utoronto.ca455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
Drop-in Schedule:
Note: Drop-ins will not be held on: Monday, September 9th, 2024.
- Thursdays, 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (drop-in registration opens at 10:00 a.m. Please see additional instructions below *). (3) 20-minute drop-ins
Drop-in Location:
- Thursdays In Person only at Accessibility Services, 455 Spadina Avenue Suite 400 4th Floor Toronto ON M5S 2G8
Drop-in Instructions:
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- Drop-ins are not guaranteed and are subject to availability.
- For in-person drop-ins at Accessibility Services, students must check in at the front desk upon arrival.
- * Drop-ins on Thursdays – our office is closed for staff meetings from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. Students are advised to wait in the lobby or arrive promptly at 10:00 a.m. Our reception staff will be available to assist just after 10:00 a.m.
- In-person drop-ins at the Faculty of Kinesiology are cancelled during the summer term, students are welcome to come in during drop-ins noted above or schedule an appointment.
Jennifer Kirk
Accessibility Advisor
Drop-in Hours and Location:
UC sUCcess Commons office UC 259 (A), 2nd floor, 15 Kings College CircleBuilding Access:
- Students and other authorized visitors will be able to access the building through a single exterior entry point: the East Side Door in Hart House Circle (149K). Security personnel will be staffing this door while it is open from 7:30am – 9:00pm every weekday.
- Students with accessibility needs are directed to the accessible entrance at UC Clark Quad laneway behind the building. Security there will grant them access to the building via the gated accessible entrance.
Mondays 1:30-2:30 and Thursdays 11:30-12:30.
In-person Drop-ins are cancelled on May 30th.
Appointments are 15 minutes each, 4 students per drop-in hour on a first come first served basis. Please bring your student ID and put your initials only on the sign-up sheet in the UC sUCess Commons waiting area. **Please check auto-reply to drop in times for any unforeseen cancellationsFor appointments requiring longer than 15 minutes to discuss, students should book returning appointments through the front desk. Returning Appointments are offered in person, via phone, or Microsoft Teams.
Krysta Halliwell
Accessibility Advisor
416-946-3970
krysta.halliwell@utoronto.caOn-location at Galbraith Building, 35 St. George Street, GB 138 (GB 140 on Mondays).
DROP-IN HOURS: In-person, 20 minutes, drop in appointments are available on a first-come, first-served basis in the Galbraith building:
- Monday: 3:00 pm-4:00 pm GB 138
- Wednesday: 1:30 pm-2:30 pm GB 140 (no drop-ins on the last Wednesday of every month)
- Thursday: 1:30-2:30 pm GB 138
Upcoming cancellations: Sept 26th
Drop-in Location:
Galbraith Building (35 St. George St.)Drop-in Instructions:
Students can take a numbered Post-it from the door and email the advisor at krysta.halliwell@utoronto.ca indicating their number. The advisor will email the student when it is their turn. Students are welcome to wait wherever is comfortable. If there are no Post-its left on the drop-in sign, there are no more drop-in slots available. Please book an appointment or come back for drop-ins another day.Mary Damianakis
Accessibility Advisor
416-978-7699
mary.damianakis@utoronto.ca455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
Drop-ins begin at 02:00 pm to 03:00 pm on September 10, 2024 (drop-in registration opens at 01: 30 p.m.)
Drop-ins begin at 10:30 am to 11:30 am on September 11, 2024 (drop-in registration opens at 10: 00 a.m.)
Drop-in Schedule:
(3) 20-minute drop-ins per day- Tuesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (drop-in registration opens at 1 p.m.)
- Wednesdays, 10 – 11 a.m. (drop-in registration opens at 9:30 a.m.)
Drop-in Location:
455 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, Suite 400Drop-in Instructions:
- Drop-ins are offered in person only and are subject to availability.
- Students must check in at the front desk upon arrival.
Maryam Masood
Accessibility Advisor Medicine, SLP/OT/PT, Radiation Science
416-978-4075
maryamm.masood@utoronto.caDrop-in Schedule:
(3) 20 minute drop-ins per day
- Tuesdays, 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Thursdays, 02:00 p.m. to 03:00 p.m.
Drop-in Location:
Office of Learner Affairs, C. David Naylor Building, 6 Queen’s Park Cres W, Toronto, ON M5S 3H2. Room 316Drop-in Instructions:
- Please see my autoreply for the most up-to-date information on drop-ins before arriving
- Drop-ins are offered in person only and are subject to availability.
- Students must check in at Office of Learner Affairs front desk upon arrival. Students can take a numbered post-it from the door (Room 316) and be seated in the waiting area at the Office of Learner Affairs until their number is called.
Michael Mercer
Accessibility Advisor
416-946-5556
michael.mercer@utoronto.caTrinity College and Professional Faculties Central.
On Location at Trinity College, 6 Hoskin Avenue, Academic Resource Centre – Rm. 001.
Building Access:
Students attending in-person appointments should report to the West entrance of Trinity College. An intercom to the right side of the door must be rung to connect with the Trinity Welcome Desk – they will unlock the door when the student introduces themselves.
Drop-in Schedule:
(4) 15-minute drop-ins per day- Tuesdays, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
- Wednesdays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. (except the last Wednesday of each month)
- Thursdays, 2 – 3 p.m.
Drop-in Location:
- Tuesdays and Thursdays: Trinity College (6 Hoskin Avenue)
Basement level (both stairs and an elevator are located near the West entrance of Trinity College) Academic Resource Centre, Room 001 - Wednesdays: 455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400, 4th Floor (please note drop-ins will not be held on the last Wednesday of each month).
Drop-in Instructions:
- Trinity College: Students are welcome to sign up for a drop-in session by taking one of the sticky notes on the whiteboard located to the left of Room 001 in the Academic Resource Centre.
- 455 Spadina Avenue: Drop-ins are offered in person only and are subject to availability. Students must check in at the front desk upon arrival.
Michelle Morgani
Accessibility Advisor and Team Lead
416-978-4334
m.morgani@utoronto.ca455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
Nicole Ranieri
Accessibility Advisor
416-978-1561
nicole.ranieri@utoronto.caDrop-ins are canceled until further notice.
Dr. Pearl Levey
Accommodations Specialist for Practicums/Placements/Laboratories
416-978-1724
pearl.levey@utoronto.ca455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
Samahra Zatzman
Accessibility Advisor
416-946-0526
samahra.zatzman@utoronto.ca455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
Drop-ins are cancelled on September 11th and 12th
- Wednesdays (except the last Wednesday of the month), 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
(drop-in registration opens at 1 p.m., registration closes at 2:15 p.m.) - Thursdays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
(drop-in registration opens at 10:30 a.m., registration closes at 11:45 a.m.)
Sarah Goodfield Weinstein
Accessibility Advisor and Team Lead
416-978-5305
sarah.goodfield@utoronto.ca455 Spadina Avenue Suite 400
Sezgi Ozel
On Location Team Lead, Graduate and Professional Programs.
416-978-7916
sezgi.ozel@utoronto.ca455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
Shayna Goldberg
Accessibility Advisor
416-978-7499
shayna.goldberg@utoronto.ca*Drop-ins are cancelled on June 13th.
Drop-in Schedule 2024:
(3) 20-minute drop-ins per day- Tuesdays, 02:00 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. (drop-in registration opens at 01:30 p.m.)
- Thursdays. 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (drop-in registration opens at 10:30 a.m.)
Drop-in Location:
455 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, Suite 400Drop-in Instructions:
- Drop-ins are offered in person only and are subject to availability.
- Students must check in at the front desk upon arrival.
Simon Nnaakirya
Accessibility Advisor
416-978-7451
s.nnaakirya@utoronto.caDrop-in Schedule:
(6) 15-minute drop-ins per day- Tuesdays, 01:30 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. (drop-in registration opens at 01:00 p.m.)
- Wednesdays, 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (drop-in registration opens at 10:30 a.m.)
Drop-in Location:
455 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, Suite 400Drop-in Instructions:
- Drop-ins are offered in person only and are subject to availability.
- Students must check in at the front desk upon arrival.
Suzette McLarty
Accessibility Advisor and Team Lead
416-946-8026
suzette.mclarty@utoronto.ca455 Spadina Avenue, Suite 400
Drop-in is cancelled on May 28th.
Drop-in Schedule:
(6) 15-minute drop-ins per day- Tuesdays, 1:30 p.m. – 03:00 p.m. (drop-in registration opens at 01:00 p.m.)
Drop-in Location:
455 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, Suite 400Drop-in Instructions:
- Drop-ins are offered in person only and are subject to availability.
- Students must check in at the front desk upon arrival.
Vivian Zhang
Accessibility Advisor
416-946-5365
vivianf.zhang@utoronto.caDrop-in Schedule:
(6) 15-minute drop-ins per day
Drop-ins will not be held on February 1st.- Tuesdays, 09:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (drop-in registration opens at 09:00 a.m.)
- Thursdays, 02:00 p.m. – 03:30 p.m. (drop-in registration opens at 01:30 p.m.)
Drop-in Location:
455 Spadina Avenue, 4th floor, Suite 400
Drop-in Instructions:
- Drop-ins are offered in person only and are subject to availability.
- Students must check in at the front desk upon arrival.
Vivien Chan
Accessibility Advisor
416-978-7895
vivien.chan@utoronto.caNew College
On-location at Wetmore Hall 300 Huron St., Room 125.
Drop-in is cancelled on July 30, August 1, 6, 8, 13 & 15, 2024
Same-day appointments will be offered on these dates/times on a first come basis (except for Aug 6) and can be scheduled by contacting Vivien Chan via email noting “Same Day Appointment” in the subject line.Drop-in Schedule:
(4) 15-minute drop-ins per day
* Drop-ins are cancelled on July 9th.- Tuesdays, 11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Thursdays, 1:30 – 2:30 p.m.
Drop-in Location:
Wetmore Hall 300 Huron St., Room 125.Drop-in Instructions:
Students are welcome to sign up for a drop-in session by taking a number from the door on WET Room 125. Students can be seated in the waiting area in front of the Registrar’s office or wait in the hallway until their number is called.
