accessibility
Student housing expansion proposal underway, completion expected fall 2029
“It’s 500 more beds on campus and I know there’s a need for that. More beds on campus means more basement suites in the community that can be rented to…
UVic should join Tofino in banning single-use plastic bottles
With this being said, the environmental impact that comes with the production of a reusable water bottle is significantly larger than that of a single-use plastic water bottle. This doesn’t…
Parking at UVic is a daily battle for commuting students
UVic has made strides in promoting sustainability, but it cannot do so at the expense of students’ ability to engage with campus life. By investing in smarter, more accessible parking…
Students, faculty call for changes to academic accommodation systems
The letter says that “the undersigned are disappointed at the University Administration’s continued push to treat accessibility as a one-size-fits-all task.”
The only swim club for adults with disabilities is at risk of losing its home
The recent closure of pools across Victoria such as Crystal Pool, the UVic McKinnon pool, and the upcoming possible closure of the Downtown YMCA, have left swimmers like the Spirit…
‘Juggling pain, spoons, and guilt’
There is a severe lack of disabled representation in conversations about how fast fashion, driving, and single-use plastic affect the environment. When able-bodied individuals complain about single use items, the…
Students with disabilities can access free cooking classes starting this month
The Society for Students with Disabilities (SSD) at UVic is offering cooking classes to supplement their established Food Security program.
