Accessibility Services – Life @ U of T

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Navigating Disability and Registering with Accessibility Services

Missed our YouTube Live with Accessibility Services? Watch the replay here! Rianne and Reggie from Accessibility Services answer the top 5 questions new students have about about navigating disability, accessing academic accommodations, how to register with Accessibility Services, and more.…

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Incoming U of T Students: Accessibility Services Registration & Upcoming Events

Important Accessibility Services deadline for incoming U of T students: To make sure your accommodations are in place by September, submit your complete student intake package by Monday, July 14. Check out the step-by-step registration guide here. Coming up:Don’t miss…

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Overcoming Barriers with Accessibility Services

This blog post is written by guest blogger Hannah, a second-year Master of Social Work student at the University of Toronto. Although I have known that I am autistic since I was in my mid-twenties, I only received a formal…

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How I’m Staying Motivated And Inspired This Summer

Here's how I motivate myself while taking summer classes!

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Lessons from 2020-2021 (feat. Break Ideas!)

As I reflect on this past academic year and my time blogging for Life @ U of T on behalf of Accessibility Services, I am really appreciative for the blog as a safe space for me to journal, grow, and…

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A Low-key Approach to Journaling and Creative Writing

Journaling has been a really productive and creative way for me to process my emotions. It can be intimidating but once I started trying it casually, I found it really helpful to declutter my brain and lighten my mental load.…

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Tips and Events for the pre-finals stretch w/ Peer Facilitators

Hi there! Accessibility Services has so many resources to explore, so I (virtually) sat down with three of our current Peer Facilitators to talk about the peer programs they offer and helpful tips they have for students! What I learned…

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Feeling Swamped with School? Here’s How I Try to Set Goals for Myself!

Around this time of the semester, schoolwork piles up and the other parts of my life seem to be pushed to the side. The way school becomes so prioritized to the point that, during these busy times, the only time…

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8 Low-Effort Break Ideas for the Final Stretch of the Semester!

Hi all! As the semester is wrapping up, I wanted to share some break ideas during this final exam grind AND for the upcoming winter break! This has been a challenging semester and a challenging year. I hope you are…

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How I Stay Connected to U of T Campus Events (at home)

Hope you are doing well and keeping warm! I feel like at this point in the semester, life has been focused solely on school. So, I wanted to bring to light how to find workshops and events that can bring…

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Let’s Get #ExamReadyUofT: Live Chat

Missed our YouTube with the Centre for Learning Strategy Support (CLSS) and Health & Wellness (H&W)? Watch the replay now! Health & Wellness Peer Supporter Gittel, HealthyU Crew team member Deepto and CLSS Peer Mentor Shayan share tips for studying,…

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9 things you might not know about #ExamReadyUofT

It's exam season once again, and U of T Student Life has your back! From study kits to stress-busting massages and peer support, here are nine ways to stay balanced and focused to help you get #ExamReadyUofT: 1️⃣ #ExamReadyUofT BoothsAll…

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Your Guide to Peer Groups at U of T Student Life

Many peer groups at ⁠U of T Student Life offer unique support to help students thrive. Whether you're looking for academic tips, housing advice, career guidance, or just someone to talk to, there's a peer service designed to meet you…

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Indigenous at U of T

Missed our YouTube Live with First Nations House (FNH)/Indigenous Student Services? Watch the replay now! Bailey, Steph and Gaby answer common questions about supports and resources for Indigenous students at U of T! Contact First Nations House:Contact Bailey Bornyk (Indigenous…

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How to Access Health Care at U of T

Missed our YouTube Live with Health & Wellness (H&W)? Watch the replay now! Allan and Aimee from H&W answer common questions new students have about taking care of your physical and mental health at university. Related links:Health & Wellness Website:…

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