So, you might be wondering “Why does the school even need an accessibility club?” or “If I’m not in a wheelchair, I probably don’t need to discuss accessibility.”

Well, according to the CDC, “a disability is any condition of the body or mind (…) that makes it more difficult for the person with the condition to do certain activities (…) and interact with the world around them (…).” This means all sorts of visible and invisible disabilities, including permanent or short-term mobility, hearing, vision, cognition, learning, and psychological, among others.

Accessibility is an important topic if you’re dealing with anxiety, a learning disability or even a temporary injury.

Accessibility at Rotman and UofT

Half of all students registered at the UofT in 2018/2019 experienced some kind of disability, according to the Accessibility Services at the University of Toronto St. George Campus.

According to the Office of Student Engagement at Rotman, almost 90% of registered students have non-visible or non-evident disabilities and 63% of Rotman students who experienced some form of stress did not seek help.

Access to Success is here to change this landscape, by offering a safe space for students and allies to discuss these issues, develop support systems and remove barriers. Our goal is to empower people and help students and the school design products, services and experiences that consider the conditions of every student.