Image description: the SBA logo in orange, teal and brown on a white background. The logo reads, “SBA Students for Barrier-Free Access”

Welcome to SBA

Students for Barrier Free Access (SBA) at the University of Toronto is a student-led, volunteer-driven, non-profit which advocates for intersectional access, equity and inclusion. We advocate for disability justice and all of our programming and advocacy is shaped through this framework.

SBA holds free, skill-building workshops for members that build our community’s expertise, while also giving members the ability to learn skills transferable to many workplace settings. At this time, SBA is working to support members virtually, with movie nights, workshops, and a food-sharing program. On campus, we run a community drop-in center where members can enjoy a respectful, social, political and creative space.

SBA Centre

The SBA Centre is a drop-in space for U of T students, alumni, and community members to meet, study, access peer support, enjoy free snacks, and learn about Disability Justice.

Adaptive Technology & Resource Centre (ATRC)

THE ATRC is equipped with adaptive software, ergonomic furniture, keyboards, mice, height adjustable desks, headsets, microphones, and a CCTV. It is open to all SBA members.

Events & Workshops

SBA hosts a wide range of events and skill building workshops including Care Kit Making, Disability Justice discussion group, and Self-Advocacy Workshop for disabled students and advocates.

Please note: due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, both the Center and the ATRC are closed to members.

Upcoming Event: Annual General Meeting

Image Description: the poster reads Annual General Meeting to the left, there are a series of horizontal lines dividing the information. The date of the AGM is noted as Monday, January 29, 2024. It reads “Join SBA for our annual general meeting! Learn more about the Board’s past programming and initiatives, and help shape the future direction of our organization. Attendees will receive a $10 gift card”. The meeting will take place at 5:30 – 7:30 PM EST over Zoom. The registration link and logo are at the top of the poster, the link to register is https://tinyurl.com/SBA2024AGM. For any questions email admin@uoftsba.com. It notes that ASL interpretation and live captioning will be available.

Attend our Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 29, 2024, to hear more about SBA’s past and present initiatives and vote for our new board of directors.

To learn more, click here.

To register: tinyurl.com/AGM2024SBA

Have any questions? Email us at admin@uoftsba.com.

Get Involved: Join our 2024 Board of Directors!

Image Description: The poster reads: we are recruiting below it says open positions followed by chair, vice-chair, secretary, treasurer, secretary, member-at-large, and general members (5). A megaphone on the left with sound waves projecting towards the words recruiting. The application deadline is Tuesday, January 23 2024. For questions it says you can email admin@uoftsba.com

We are recruiting for our 2024-2025 board.

Applications are due on Tuesday, January 23, 2024. If you have any questions, we can be reached over our socials and by email at admin@uoftsba.com!

Please note: only current UofT students and alumni can apply to join our board of directors.

To learn more, click here.

Opening Hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed

Get in Touch

Due to the current public health situation our drop-in centre is closed. Please contact us by email or phone if you require advocacy support, need to be connected to on campus or community resources, or if you have any other questions. If need be, please leave a voicemail with your name and the best way to contact you, and we will be in touch shortly.

admin@uoftsba.com
(416) 978-5483
230 College St, Suite 364
University of Toronto

Disclaimer

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