The Disability Resource Centre Advisory Board (DRC Board) is your platform to shape UBC Okanagan’s policies, programs, and services. We champion accessibility, tackle ableism, and ensure the needs of students with disabilities are heard.
Role and Impact
As a Board member, you’ll:
- Kick off with a September orientation
- Meet up to six times from September to April
- Connect with the university community to gather feedback on accessibility
- Research disability topics and trends
- Open the floor: Help host at least one public forum per year where any undergrad or grad student can drop in to share concerns, questions, or bold ideas on campus life for disabled students
- Advise the DRC to make UBCO inclusive and innovative
Your voice will shape policies, programs, and campus spaces to make UBCO a better place for all.
Key focus areas
- DRC Programs: Boost the diversity, accessibility, and impact of student support programs.
- Campus Accessibility: Break down physical, virtual, and social barriers, including academic ableism and compliance with the Accessible British Columbia Act.
- Communications: Bridge the gap between resources and students with clear, accessible info.
Your commitment
From September to April, you’ll:
- Attend an orientation in late September
- Join up to six in-person meetings
- Spend up to two hours between meetings consulting with peers and researching accessibility topics
Work with the Board to decide how to engage students and make an impact.
