STRIVE
STRIVE: Where learning meets community.
STRIVE is a workshop series that supports students in their academic journey connecting them with a disability-affirming community. Thanks to the immense feedback we received in our STRIVE survey Winter 2025, we are reimagining STRIVE this Fall with your feedback at the heart of its changes!
You asked. We listened. Here’s what’s new in STRIVE this Fall.
| You Asked... | We Listened... |
| 100% of students were in agreement in wanting to improve their learning strategies (e.g., note-taking, essay writing) and 91% of students expressed interest in learning more about assistive technology tools. | We are creating hands-on sessions that help you put strategies into action and explore assistive technology with support from IL staff and peers. |
| 78% of students said they prefer scheduled, registration-based workshops | We are saying goodbye to drop-in programming. Starting this Fall, you can register in advance for STRIVE studio sessions, with lots of notice about upcoming programs. |
| 78% of students would prefer to hear about STRIVE updates from STRIVE email blasts | We are making sure you’ll get regular STRIVE news, session details, and program updates sent directly to you. |
| 83% of students agreed that they want STRIVE to provide a sense of community with other students with disabilities | We are working hard to make STRIVE a space where students with disabilities can connect with each other, affirm their identities, and discover campus supports that expand their network. |
Winter 2026 Workshops
You asked for workshops that speak to your real experiences as students.
We are bringing you sessions that combine skill-building with community, designed around what matters most to you.
Let's Talk Tech
Tuesday, February 10, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom (click here for Zoom link (external link) )
Join us to learn about assistive software that can support your reading, writing, and audio-recording needs.
UFO + Worry Stones
(part of SLLS Learning Reboot Week)
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Student Learning Centre (SLC) 4th Floor
Do you have an Unfinished Object (UFO) hanging around - an assignment, project, or even a craft you keep meaning to finish? You're not alone!
Join us at SLLS' Learning Reboot Week for a UFO Afternoon - a space to reconnect, reset, and get back on track. Whether you're catching up on assignments, cramming for midterms, or just trying to find your focus again, we're here to help.
We will also be painting worry stones! Join our worry stone session and paint your own pocket-sized fidget tool that you can hold onto when you need grounding and calm. Enjoy a little creative practice to help break up your studying!
Autism + Communication: A Knowledge Exchange
Tuesday, March 24, 2026
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Zoom (click here for Zoom link (external link) )
Let's learn with and from each other about navigating communication with autism - no experts, no trying to 'fix' or 'solve' how you communicate, just honest, neuro-affirming conversation about navigating expectations about communication in post-secondary. We welcome any form of participation, including emojis, stimming, silence, camera off/on!
STRIVE D2L
STRIVE D2L contains STRIVE's favourite learning strategy and assistive technology resources adapted to the specific impacts for your disability. New disability-specific modules will continue to be added throughout the academic year.
Interested in STRIVE D2L? Review and sign our Consent Form to be added to the D2L Shell.