Contact the Disability Resource Centre

NOTICE – DRC OFFICE CLOSURES:
No office closures scheduled at this time. DRC office is open during standard office hours.

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.

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.

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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.