General Information

Campus Accessibility

Facilities Management is committed to implementing standards for alterations, renovations and new buildings that assures equal access.

The Accessibility Coordinator:

• Provides standards, which in many instances go 'beyond code' in their scope to maximize access for students, staff and faculty.
• Makes recommendations to implement alterations and the retrofitting of existing buildings and grounds to improve access.
• Acts as a liaison between Facilities Management and the Resource Centre for Students with a Disability, the Equity and Human Rights office, the President's Educational Equity Advisory Group and Society for Students with Disabilities.

Contact the Accessibility Coordinator by email or phone: 250-472-5018M

Accessible washrooms

• View locations (84 KB PDF)

Emergency Procedures

• Emergency Response Procedures for People with Disabilities

Gender-neutral washrooms

• View locations (60 KB PDF)

Hearing-assist systems

• View list of locations (53 KB PDF)

Key-operated elevators

• Clearihue D-Wing second floor
• Ian Stewart Complex (athletics to second floor)
• MacLaurin 144, and A-Wing galleria
• McKinnon (two)
• University Centre

Most elevators on campus do not require a key.

Lift-equipped washrooms

• BiblioCafe, McPherson Library
• Hickman Building
• Student Union Building
• McKinnon Building

Parking

• Map of accessible parking areas

Respite room

Located in the McPherson Library room 132, this room has an adjustable bed and overhead lift. It provides a quiet space for students and staff with disabilities to rest during the day.

TTY telephone systems

• Fraser Building – across from Room 140
• HSD Building – main lobby area near vending machines
• MacPherson Library – basement near washrooms
• Strong Building – main lobby area
• University Centre – main lobby area

Way-finding on campus

Students with visual impairments who require assistance with finding buildings or classrooms should make that request to the RCSD at least two weeks in advance of requiring that assistance. If mobility training is required, Students will be directed to contact the Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) for more extensive navigational training.
http://www.cnib.ca/en/services/vision-support/request-for-service/Pages/default.aspx