Office of Diversity, Equity & Sustainability Initiatives (ODESI) Gallery
100 McCaul, Room 316
Step on a crack...
October 6, 2022 to March 24, 2023

Featuring the work of Faculty of Art Assistant Professor Pam Patterson.

This exhibition features multi-media works by queer disability artist Pam Patterson that capture physical and visual (dis)ability perceptions.

Patterson would like to acknowledge the Ontario Arts Council for funding support for this exhibition.

The exhibition features the work of three Interdisciplinary Master's in Art, Media and Design (IAMD) students; Sana Khan, Casper Sutton-Fosman, Laura Butler, Nahun Flores, Paulete Poitras, and Veronica Waechter. The exhibition explores the theme of Art and Accessibility by showcasing the role of the curator as a facilitator of experience, opening a space for learning in relation to the artworks and concepts that are on view. 

Exhibiting works from artists Sana Khan, Casper Sutton-Fosman, Laura Butler, Nahun Flores, Paulete Poitras, and Veronica Waechter, Something to Say aims to explore how affect can aid in the experience of art. By offering different perspectives and presentation models the exhibition opens a space for each viewer to have an impactful experience with the exhibition. As a curatorial research exhibition, it is a collaboration between curator, artist and audience, supported by the virtual space.

We are excited to invite you to our SAS check-in group, “Measuring Growth”!

This group will take place twice per week starting at the beginning of the Spring 2021 term, where two Student Accessibility Advisors will work with students to create schedules to help meet assignment deadlines. Every Monday (“Blueprint Mondays”) we will work to develop weekly timetables with students. Every Thursday (“Thoughtful Thursdays”) students will casually reflect upon their past week with the group, noting what worked & what didn’t.

Students are encouraged to come to both sessions, but it’s not required. The main goal of the check-in group is to create a weekly schedule, that works for you!

Date: Every Monday and Thursday, starting May 17th – June 18th from 3-4pm
Teams Meeting for Registered SAS Students

Celebrating You! with Student Accessibility Services

Let's welcome Student SAS Advisors Courtney Palmer and Luke Sandor to OCADU. Courtney and Luke are both second year Masters of Occupational Therapy students at UofT.

They are hosting an event to celebrate YOUR achievements and reflect on this past year of online learning. You are encouraged to share a piece of artwork or creative project that brings you pride!

Students registered with SAS can join the meeting through this link:

Celebrating You! May 11 at 3pm EST

Poster by Kainat Ahmad. 2021.

JobStart | Capability Program | Info Session
Tuesday, April 6, 2021
2:00 - 3:00 PM ET
RSVP

Job Start On April 6, join us for an info session about JobStarts' Capability Program with Courtney Boudreau at JobStart.

JobStart’s Capability program assists persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) to enhance their employability skills and job prospects. With guidance from Job Coaches and Job Developers, PWD's can attend customized workshops to help prepare for their transition into the labour market. Participants are invited to attend pre-employment group workshops, after which they will receive support to acquire a 12-week paid work placement.

JobStart will be offering optional live virtual resume critiques at the event. This portion of the event will not be recorded. If you would like to receive feedback on your resume, please email a copy to explearningcentre@ocadu.ca with the Subject "Jobstart Workshop". The RBC Centre for Emerging Artists & Designers has created resources to help folks get started on their resume materials. Check them out here:

• http://bit.ly/CEADStepbyStep
• http://bit.ly/CEADResumeGuide

We will be joined by Victoria Bacnis and Alison Nicholls from OCAD U’s Student Accessibility Services. Student Accessibility Services (SAS) provides supports and academic accommodations for all students with both temporary and permanent disabilities. Victoria and Alison will share information about accessing services through SAS and how advocating for your academic accommodation needs may translate to an employment setting.

Live auto-transcription will be available. The event will be recorded and made available afterwards. If you're unable to attend the event but would like to stay notified when the recording is available; or if you have any other questions, please email explearningcentre@ocadu.ca.

Student Accessibility Services is excited to invite you to the next SAS Meet-up, “Staying Grounded”.

This session will focus on managing stress as we head into the end of term. We will be joined by a Student Wellness Centre Counsellor and recent OCAD U graduate to share strategies to help you feel more grounded during this stressful time.

Tuesday, March 9^th from 3pm to 4pm EST

SAS is starting up Live Chat with your Accessibility Advisor.  On Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2pm, your Accessibility Advisor will be available on Microsoft Teams for a drop-in chat to answer any brief questions you may have.   

In the private Chat section, select the New Chat icon, and add the name of your Accessibility Advisor (Chelsea Good, Moira Ruthralingam, or Victoria Bacnis) to begin chatting with them.  If your advisor feels that the discussion would be better suited for a longer dedicated meeting, or if they are already at capacity during the session, they will arrange an alternative date/time to support you. 

Your Teams messages will only be responded to during the drop-in period of Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 2pm.  For inquiries outside of this time, please contact your Accessibility Advisor via e-mail.

If you are unsure who your Accessibility Advisor is, you can contact sas@ocadu.ca to ask. 

We hope to chat with you soon!

Students can join at any point in the semester. The Remote Group is designed to facilitate various visual art techniques with affordable and accessible art supplies. 

Group is offered 10am to 12pm on Tuesdays throughout the Fall Semester. 

Goals of Remote Art Therapy

• Create and keep a safer space where each individual can create art for themselves.
• Relax with the art making process.
• Gain an awareness and understanding of their internal and external reactions to stress.
• Develop positive coping skills that are unique to their experiences.

Have questions or require accommodations? Contact Dean Davis (they/them) ArtTherapyOCADU@gmail.com 

Poster by Natia Lemay