ABOUT THE CSD
As an Ontario university, OCAD has a responsibility to comply with accessibility legislation for students with disabilities. The CSD implements accessibility directives from the Human Rights Code and the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2001) for students who experience: Learning Disabilities, ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders, or Psychiatric, Medical, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, Mobility and Vision Disabilities.
Location
2nd Floor (Wheelchair accessible via elevator on south side of 1st floor)
51 McCaul Street
Hours
8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Monday to Friday
We are closed daily for lunch from 12:00 to 1:00
Contact
Sabrina Lindo, Assistant
416-977-6000, Ext. 339
Fax: 647-438-9731
CSD Mandate
May 2006
The Ontario College of Art & Design is committed to diversity and equity in vision and in values. The mandate of the Centre for Students with Disabilities (CSD) carries out this commitment by ensuring that diverse and equitable education at OCAD is accessible to all students. The CSD does this by advocating for inclusive teaching and learning practices with faculty, staff, students and others throughout the OCAD community and beyond. The CSD complies with accessibility directives from the Human Rights Code and the Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2001) by providing a range of inclusive strategies intended to empower students to confront physical or attitudinal barriers to their education as well as manage their own learning paths. The CSD works closely with individual students to help them understand particular learning challenges, identify existing learning strengths, encourage self-awareness and develop self-reliance. Formal and informal student-centred supports, such as counselling, academic accommodations, specialized services and community building initiatives, are available year-round to students at the CSD.
The services of the CSD are strictly confidential. Permission forms must be signed by students to allow the Centre to share information with others, such as faculty, OCAD staff, parents and so on. All of our services conform to the confidentiality policies of OCAD.
Last Modified:17/12/2009 12:00:41 AM
