Contact the Disability Resource Centre
We invite you to contact a DRC Advisor to discuss the types of academic accommodations that might be possible for you at UBC’s Okanagan campus.
We continue to support faculty and students in providing and receiving academic accommodations for their tests and exams. We are invigilating both in-person and online exams.
General inquiries
See our drop-In times below, where students, staff, or faculty can come to our office for private walk-in meetings with the scheduled advisor.
Contact for general inquiries: drc.questions@ubc.ca
Contact for exam inquiries: drc.exams@ubc.ca for any inquiries related to exams, tests, quizzes, and related accommodations.
Location: University Centre 215
Office Hours: 8:30 to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday
Email: drc.questions@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8053
Confidential fax: +1 (855) 949-3705
Drop-In and speak to an Accessibility Advisor
The DRC drop-in schedule is in the table below. These are times when an advisor is available to meet with students or faculty without a pre-arranged appointment. The meeting time during drop in is up to 15 minutes and people are met in the order that they arrive.
Drop in sessions are held in person at the DRC office or on zoom – see the zoom information in the table. Please be aware that if you choose to drop in via Zoom, you will first be put into a Zoom waiting room and will then be admitted to a confidential meeting with an advisor once you reach the front of the queue.
Day |
Drop-in Times |
Zoom Drop-In |
|
9 am to 11 am |
1 pm to 3 pm |
Available during times indicated |
|
Monday |
Y |
Y |
Zoom: https://ubc.zoom.us/j/61727845616?pwd=WHV5eEVRL2pjekdBM2Qvb0pydTJPQT09 Phone: +1 778 907 2071 Meeting ID: 617 2784 5616 Passcode: 500523 *If you experience any issues accessing the zoom link, try copying and pasting the link into your internet browser instead. |
Tuesday |
No Drop-In |
Y |
|
Wednesday |
Y |
Y |
|
Thursday | Y | Y | |
Friday |
No Drop-In |
No Drop-Ins
- Tuesday mornings
- Fridays
- Statutory holidays
Our Faculty Liaison Structure
Each Faculty at UBC Okanagan has an Accessibility Advisor Liaison assigned. The table below shows the Advisor-Faculty assignments. Contact details are located at the bottom of this page.
Advisor |
School/Faculty |
Bree Sproule | Faculty of Health & Social Development |
Okanagan School of Education | |
Tina Marten | Irving K. Barber Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences |
Faculty of Creative and Critical Studies | |
Jason Taylor | School of Engineering |
Faculty of Management | |
Co-Op | |
College of Graduate Studies | |
Zoë Bigwood | Irving K. Barber Faculty of Science* |
Access Studies | |
NITEP Vancouver (Indigenous Teacher Education Program) |
X
Allergy Alert
The Disability Resource Centre is an allergen-free zone. The following allergens are prohibited in the DRC office area and all exam rooms:
- Cologne, perfume, and other scented products
- All nuts (peanuts and tree nuts)
UBC Okanagan has implemented a voluntary Scent Free Program on campus. Scented personal products contain chemicals that can cause health problems for many people, especially those with asthma, allergies, or environmental illnesses. The University Health & Safety Committee asks for your support in limiting the use of scented personal care products.
Scented products can cause sore throat, runny nose, sinus congestion, wheezing, shortness of breath, headache, mental confusion, inability to concentrate, flushing, irritability, nausea, muscle pain, or migraines. Besides perfume, cologne, and aftershave some products that may contain added scents are soap, lotions, deodorants, shampoo, conditioner, hair spray, make-up, sunscreen, detergent, fabric softener, cleaning products, candles, and air fresheners.
For more information, visit the Scent Free Education and Awareness page.
Earllene Roberts
Manager
Office: University Centre 214C
Email: earllene.roberts@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 9263
Jared Dean
Programs & operations coordinator
Office: University Centre 215
Email: jared.dean@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8052
Tina Marten
Accessibility Advisor
Office: University Centre 216
Email: tina.marten@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 9064
Jason Taylor
Accessibility Advisor
Office: University Centre 214B
Email: jason.taylor@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8359
Bree Sproule
Accessibility Advisor
Office: University Centre 217
Email: bree.sproule@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8358
Zoë Bigwood
Accessibility Advisor
Office: University Centre 215
Email: zoe.bigwood@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8398
Tania Meyer
Accessibility Advisor
Office: University Centre 215
Email: tania.meyer@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8902
Meghan Currie (on leave)
Accessibility Advisor
Office: University Centre 215
Email: meghan.currie@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8041
Amy Lauterbacher
Team lead – Okanagan accommodation & accessibility services
Office: University Centre 215
Email: amy.lauterbacher@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8562
Deserae Gogel
exam coordinator – DRC
Office: University Centre 215
Email: deserae.gogel@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8360
Laura Mudde
exam coordinator – DRC
Office: University Centre 215
Email: laura.mudde@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8360
Jill Yates
Designated ASL INterpreter
Office: University Centre 215
Email: jill.yates@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8358
Madison Knodel
exam coordinator – UBC Okanagan Testing Services
Office: University Centre 215
Email: madison.knodel@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8360
Nyshaya Leck
Reception/Admin Support
Office: University Centre 215
Email: drc.questions@ubc.ca
Tel: 250 807 8053