Society for Students with a Disability

Society for Students with a Disability The SSD is located at 3800 Finnerty Road in the Student Union Building, room B111. https://linktr.ee/uvicssd

We are a subsidiary organization under the auspices of the University of Victoria Students’ Society (UVSS). We represent the interest of a wide range of students on the University campus who self-identify as having one or more disabilities.

We are going to be closed the afternoon of May 22nd and all of May 28th! We are so sorry for the inconvenience. If you n...
05/22/2026

We are going to be closed the afternoon of May 22nd and all of May 28th! We are so sorry for the inconvenience. If you need support we will still be available via email at [email protected] and phone 250-472-5397 💕

During Disability Pride Month we are going to have a week of events of celebrate! One of these events is going to be a n...
05/19/2026

During Disability Pride Month we are going to have a week of events of celebrate! One of these events is going to be a night market to display the work of disabled creators. If you are interested in joining us please fill out the registration link in our bio 🎉💕☺️

We know this long overdue, but meet the SSD staff! We are so excited to be here and love our SSD community. 💕🎉
05/15/2026

We know this long overdue, but meet the SSD staff! We are so excited to be here and love our SSD community. 💕🎉

Today is Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS awareness day! It’s a great time to use to awareness days to educate yourself and refle...
05/12/2026

Today is Fibromyalgia and ME/CFS awareness day! It’s a great time to use to awareness days to educate yourself and reflect.

Here at the SSD our goal this year is to do more posts just like this one to bring awareness to more disabilities. As part of our community if you would like to offer your lived experience with disabilities for future posts reach out to [email protected]

Summer semester is just getting started and we wanted to let you know that YOU CAN DO IT! 💕🎉 If you need any support the...
05/11/2026

Summer semester is just getting started and we wanted to let you know that YOU CAN DO IT! 💕🎉 If you need any support the SSD is here for you.

Our May council meeting is happening on the 19th at 1:00pm! For more information the zoom link and agenda will be in the...
05/08/2026

Our May council meeting is happening on the 19th at 1:00pm! For more information the zoom link and agenda will be in the bio next week 💕😌🦆

Did you know we are open all summer long! Find us from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday in the SUB room B111, except for stat da...
05/07/2026

Did you know we are open all summer long! Find us from 9am-4pm Monday to Friday in the SUB room B111, except for stat days.☺️🌞💕

Our next council meeting is planned for April 22nd at 12:30pm. Join us to learn more about the SSD and contribute to our...
04/17/2026

Our next council meeting is planned for April 22nd at 12:30pm. Join us to learn more about the SSD and contribute to our plans for the upcoming school year! 🎉💕

04/03/2026

Restock snacks with me!

As we always like to remind people, we have free snacks! Find us in the Student Union Building, room B111.

04/01/2026

Sharing some facts about the SSD this April Fool's Day! What are some things you'd like to know about us?

Want to get your totally completely free and not suspicious snacks? Visit us in the Student Union Building in room B111!

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The International Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is observed each year on March 31. This day is dedicated to celebrating...
04/01/2026

The International Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) is observed each year on March 31. This day is dedicated to celebrating the authentic lives of trans+ people while raising awareness of the prejudice and discrimination faced by transgender, non-binary, Two-Spirit, and gender-diverse individuals around the world.

In 2026, this day remains as vital as ever. Across the globe, living openly as a trans+ person can still be dangerous, and visibility itself can carry real, daily risks. In Canada, progress is often highlighted, yet challenges remain stark: in 2024, 74% of Two-Spirit, trans, non-binary, and gender-diverse job seekers reported hiding aspects of their identity to avoid discrimination. (https://egale.ca/egale-in-action/trans-day-of-visibility-2026/)

Despite increased representation in media and growing community support since the first TDOV in 2009, trans+ people continue to face systemic barriers to living safely and authentically. Transphobia is not only persistent; it is rising. In Canada, police-reported hate crimes targeting gender identity and expression increased 37% in recent years, reflecting a troubling trend. (https://www.humberetc.ca/culture/anti-trans-rhetoric-across-canada-13130)

lobally, the situation is equally urgent. Governments in several countries have introduced or passed legislation that restricts the rights and recognition of trans+ people. In India, ongoing debates and legal frameworks have been criticized for failing to fully protect trans individuals and for limiting access to self-identification and essential services. (https://www.amnesty.org/en/latest/news/2026/03/india-presidential-approval-of-regressive-transgender-bill-a-major-step-backward-for-human-rights/)

In the United States, policy changes in some states have restricted gender markers on identification documents, including driver’s licenses, which are now also being revoked among other identification cards (https://www.npr.org/2026/02/28/nx-s1-5728969/kansas-revokes-drivers-licenses-of-hundreds-of-trans-people-prompted-by-new-law), making it harder for trans people to have their identities legally recognized. (Find the rest of the statement in the comments)

Address

3800 Finnerty Road, SUB ROOM B111
Victoria, BC

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 4pm
Tuesday 11am - 4pm
Wednesday 11am - 4pm
Thursday 11am - 4pm
Friday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+12504725397

Website

https://linktr.ee/uvicssd

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