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Campus Services and Resources

The following is not a complete list of University services (please refer to the Undergraduate Calendar for more information, but lists services which may be of particular interest to persons with disabilities. All services are located in accessible buildings.

Adaptive Technology Centre

The Adaptive Technology Centre, located on the main floor of the Dana Porter Library, is a fragrance-free zone with:

  • JAWS for Windows (voice output program)
  • Kurzweil 3000 (scans/downloads/reads text aloud)
  • Duxbury Braille Translation Program
  • Juliet Braille printer
  • Closed circuit TV (magnifies print)
  • ZoomText Xtra via a 20" monitor (magnification program)
  • Dragon NaturallySpeaking Preferred (voice recognition program)
  • "The Rest Stop" (most comfortable chair on campus)
  • Study rooms with electronically adjustable tables
  • Study tables with natural light and good task lighting
  • Internet, word processing and spreadsheet programs

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BookStore

Textbooks and supplies are available from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday unless otherwise posted.

"BookLook" is a handy computerized guide to available course textbooks. BookLook can be accessed through UW Info via the Internet or any of the on-campus information terminals located in the libraries and bookstore. A hard copy of the "book list" is also available in the OPD.

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Centre for Sight Enhancement

The CSE provides a unique array of comprehensive clinical services for the partially sighted.

Its low vision services include assessment, prescription, instruction and/or rehabilitation, and counselling. The Centre is located in the Optometry Building, telephone (519) 888-4708.

Anyone interested can contact the Centre directly for assessment and assistance with obtaining documentation.

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Counselling Services

Counsellors are available to assist students with educational, career, personal and social concerns.

Computer-based programs are available with large print capabilities for people with low vision.

Anxiety Management/Exam Preparation, Time Management and Procrastination, etc.

Location: Needles Hall, room 2080
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.; Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Spring term hours may differ.)

For further information or to schedule an appointment, please call ext. 32655.

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Disability Resource Centre

The Disability Resource Centre is located in the Office for Persons with Disabilities (OPD).

The Centre has a good collection of current information on a wide variety of disability-related issues.

Materials such as journals, books, videos and audio tapes are also available.

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Food and Drink: Where to eat on campus

There are many places to eat on campus. Cafeterias, dining halls, cafes and food courts provide students with a wide range of cuisine choices.

During the evening hours, students can purchase light snacks from the many vending machines located throughout the campus.

Food Services operate many of the cafeterias on campus.

The WATCARD program offers further ease and flexibility. As part of the program, students receive a debit card with which they can purchase food from any on-campus cafeteria including the Village residence cafeterias.

Most vending machines have also been equipped to accept WATCARDs. The WATCARD, however, is not honoured at any of the Coffee and Doughnut shops (C&Ds), the University Club, Affiliated College cafeterias or the Grad House.

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Libraries

For more information on UW library services and equipment, please click here.

Parking

Accessible Parking

Persons with a physical disability wishing to park in the designated accessible spaces on campus must purchase a special parking permit from the University Police Office (Commissary Building).

Drivers will be asked to provide documentation regarding their disability (e.g., designated licence or doctor's certificate) to obtain the permit. Reserved spaces are available in the following locations:

  • Parking Lots B1* and D* (including parking area outside Dana Porter Arts Library) *Pay parking lots
  • ES1 and ES2 at Service Entrance
  • Davis Centre at Service Entrance
  • Student Life Centre parking area
  • Commissary (Security) by Main Entrance
  • Math and Computer at Service Entrance
  • Hagey Hall for the Humanities near Theatre Entrance
  • Psychology, Anthropology, Sociology Building at Service Entrance
  • Ron Eydt Student Village - outside Central Complex
  • Village 1 - west cul-de-sac
  • Parking lot H
  • Parking lot A
  • Parking lot B, south west corner
  • Health and Safety Building parking lot
  • Annex II parking lot

Federated and Affiliated Colleges Parking

Each College monitors and maintains its own parking lots. Students wishing to park in any of the college parking lots should contact the specific college directly.

The following colleges have designated accessible parking spaces:

  • Conrad Grebel College
  • Renison College
  • St. Jerome's College
  • St. Paul's College

Visitor Parking

Visitor parking is available in the following lots:

  • Parking Lot C - $3.00
  • Parking Lot N - $3.00
  • Parking Lot W - $3.00
  • Parking Lot X - $3.00 (Free on Weekends)
  • Parking Lot M - $4.00

Attendant Lots

  • Parking lot H - $10.00 deposit on entry, $2.00 per hour, with a refund if applicable on exit. Daily maximum is $10.00.
  • Parking lot D - $2.00 per hour payable on exit, daily maximum of $15.00.
  • Lots B,H,R are available for entry by coin evenings and weekends at a cost of $3.00.

*Parking lots T and L are not available for visitors at any time.

For more information, please contact the Parking office at 888-4567, ext. 33100.

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University Police

UW Police Officers are on duty 24 hours a day with the same enforcement powers as the regional police.

If you are in need of police assistance or you would like further information while on campus, they can be reached at ext.

22222, or off campus at (519) 888-4911.

For further information, please refer to the Personal Safety guidelines produced by the UW Safety Office.

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