STU is hosting Accessibility Week from February 2-6, featuring events, workshops, and a resource fair. See the full schedule below.

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 2

Morning Yoga
10:30 AM | JB O’Keefe

Join us to kick-off Accessibility Week with a morning of calm and relaxation. Mats will be provided and we cannot wait to see you there!

 

Sensory Zone
1:00 PM-3:00 PM I Ground Floor of JDH, outside G6

Come enjoy a quiet sensory friendly space with puzzles, STU colouring pages, and fidget toys throughout Accessibility Week.

 

Hot Chocolate Social

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM | Lower Courtyard

Enjoy hot chocolate and the opportunity to connect with others on campus. This event is open to anyone in the STU community!

 

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3

Disability Course Panel

10:00 AM | Kinsella Auditorium

Faculty members from multiple departments will discuss disability-related courses with an opportunity for questions and discussion.

 

Sensory Zone

1:00 PM-3:00 PM I Ground Floor of JDH, outside G6

Come enjoy a quiet sensory friendly space with puzzles, STU colouring pages, and fidget toys throughout Accessibility Week.

 

Level Up Workshop

1:00 PM | Ted Daigle Auditorium, ECH

Want to level-up your executive functioning skills? Join STU’s Writing Centre in mastering your time management, organization and study skills.

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 4

Accessibility Resource Fair

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM | Dawn Russell Student Lounge

The Accessibility Resource Fair will bring internal and external resources together to provide information regarding the services they provide to persons with disabilities and their supporters. This event welcomes everyone in the STU community. 

 

Sensory Zone

1:00PM-3:00PM I Ground Floor of JDH, outside G6

Come enjoy a quiet sensory friendly space with puzzles, STU colouring pages, and fidget toys throughout Accessibility Week.

 

Therapy Dogs

3:00 PM  | GMH 204

Students are encouraged to meet and connect with registered therapy dogs in a safe and welcoming environment.

 

Game Night

6:30 PM-8:30 PM I Dawn Russell Student Lounge

Join STU’s Disability Society for a fun night of board games.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 5

Build Your Own Fidget Toy

10:00 AM | MMH 106

Join Student Accessibility Services for a fun 90s-themed event. Learn about the benefits of fidget toys as sensory aids while creating beaded animal keychains. Friendly reminder, this event is first-come-first-served.

 

Sensory Zone

1:00PM-3:00PM I Ground Floor of JDH, outside G6

Come enjoy a quiet sensory friendly space with puzzles, STU colouring pages, and fidget toys throughout Accessibility Week.

 

Understanding Office 365

1:00 PM | MMH 307

The Neil Squire Society will be hosting an informative workshop on accessible features within Microsoft Office 365. Learn how to use these features to support your individual learning needs throughout your academic journey. This workshop is open to anyone in the STU community.

 

Pomodoro Workshop

2:00 PM - 4:00 PM |  GMH 207

Want to learn and master the Pomodoro Technique!? Join STU’s writing centre in a guided Pomodoro study session while checking things off your to-do list!  

 

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6

Self-Care Paint & Plant

10:00 AM | MMH 106

Join STU Mental Health for a fun event to promote self care and creativity. Enjoy the opportunity to bring your finished creations home. Friendly reminder, this event is first-come-first-served.