Accessibility
UVic Orientation is committed to making our events as accessible and barrier-free as possible. If you have any accessibility needs in order to participate in our events, please provide details when you register and/or contact us at orientation@uvic.ca.
Please note the following accessibility considerations for Orientation events.
- Please avoid the use of scented products during tours and welcome events.
- Masks for all UVic Orientation events are encouraged, but not required.
Event accessibility considerations
January Orientation events
New student Campus Tours
Some considerations for accessibility at the New Student Campus Tours include:
- Tours are 90 minutes and are done on foot, with breaks available and are wheelchair accessible.
- Tour guides speak with microphones.
- All buildings used in orientation programming are wheelchair accessible.
- Tours can be busy, and the surrounding environment may be loud and/or crowded.
New Student Open House
Some considerations for accessibility at the New Student Open House include:
- The event takes place on the main floor of a wheelchair accessible building, a ramp to access the room is located across from Zap Copy.
- Water and other refreshments are available during the event.
- Both gender neutral multi-stall washrooms and single stall washrooms are located next to Upper Lounge.
Our accessibility practices
In-person events
- Wheelchair accessible: All buildings used in orientation programming are wheelchair accessible.
- Respite spaces: Respite spaces are available at all central orientation events. These are quiet spaces that you can visit if you need a break from the crowds and noise of orientation.
- Child-friendly: All orientation events are child-friendly; if you are unable to find child care, you are more than welcome to bring your child with you. While we appreciate advance notice if a child will be attending, it is not required.
Virtual events
Most events hosted virtually will be using Zoom. This platform offers a number of , including captioning.
- Closed captioning: All of our virtual events will include closed captioning
- Screen-reader compatible platforms: All live workshops and info sessions will be delivered in screen-reader compatible platforms.
- Recorded sessions: Many workshops and info sessions will be recorded and available for later viewing on our website. When the recordings are posted, they will either contain captions, or be accompanied by a transcript, when possible.
- Presentation materials: In many cases, copies of the presentation slides can be shared, upon request.
Something else we're missing? Please do not hesitate to reach out with any other accommodations you may require to participate!