RESOURCES & SERVICES
Assistive Technology on Campus
Information Communications Technology
Assistive Technology that relates to Information Communications Technology on campus can be found at the following link: http://www.ocadu.ca/it under Accessibility. For more information, please contact:
Stevan Plavsa splavsa@ocadu.ca Ext. 416 977 6000 Ext.441
Manager, Helpdesk & AV Support
Andrew McAllister amcallister@ocadu.ca Ext. 416 977 6000 Ext. 304
Manager, Academic Computing
Mark Goffin mgoffin@ocadu.ca Ext. 416 977 6000 Ext. 203
Manager, Print & Copy Services
Human Resources
For information on assistive technology, accommodations or accessible resources for OCAD employees, please contact:
Nicky Davis ndavis@ocadu.ca Ext. 416 977 6000 Ext. 251
Director, Human Resources
Centre for Students with Disabilities
For information on assistive technology, accommodations and resources for registered students, please click on the link http://www.ocadu.ca/students/disability_services.htm or contact:
Susanne Seinader sseinader@ocadu.ca 416 977 6000 Ext.288
Manager, Centre for Student with Disabilities
Lisa Allen lallen@ocadu.ca Ext. 416 977 6000 Ext. 484
Learning Strategist/Assistive Technologist, Centre for Student with Disabilities
Dorothy H. Hoover Library Services
The Dorothy H. Hoover Library Services will assist with alternative formats and general access of services. Please contact:
Robert Fabbro rfabbro@ocadu.ca Ext. 416 977 6000 Ext. 343
Reference & Access Services Librarian, Dorothy H. Hoover Library Services
Jill Patrick jpatrick@ocadu.ca Ext. 416 077 6000 Ext. 348
Director, Dorothy H. Hoover Library Services
Notice of Disruption in Services and Facilities
In the event of a service disruption on campus affecting students, employees, visitors, contractors or members of the general public, it is the responsibility of individual service areas (i.e. Office of the Registrar, Student Services, Library, Facilities Planning & Management, Campus Services & Security, Studio Management, Exhibition Services, Faculty Offices, Human Resources, Risk Management, IT Services, etc.) to take reasonable steps to report disruption in a timely fashion through appropriate information channels. These channels include, the OCAD website, physical postings (temporary signage) on or immediately adjacent to the affected area, and/or communication via email to affected individuals, departments or groups.
In accordance with the AODA, notice must be conspicuous and indicate any alternatives that exist to allow access to persons with disabilities during the disruption. The required information necessary for any communication of a temporary disruption may include:
- The time, date and location of the disruption
- Information about the reason for the disruption
- Anticipated duration of the disruption
- Descriptions of alternative facilities or services
- Contact information for the responsible service area