The university provides notice of service interruption in the event of a planned or unexpected disruption in the facilities or services typically used by people with disabilities to access campus goods and services. 

About service alerts and interruptions

Notices of service interruption include the reason for the disruption, the anticipated duration, a description of alternate facilities or services (if available), as well as accessible routes for making one’s way to these alternate facilities and services. The notice is placed in conspicuous campus locations and, when appropriate, on this site.

The University of Ottawa is proud to offer an inclusive environment to its entire community. We invite you to send us comments and suggestions on accessibility that will help us to keep on improving the level of accessibility campus-wide.  For more information on accessibility at the University of Ottawa, please visit About Accessibility.

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act states that all employers must provide emergency response information in an accessible format to all employees with a disability that requires an accommodation. If an employee has an emergency response plan in place, please ensure that you revisit the emergency response plan with the employee in light of the temporary disruptions/maintenance. If an employee submits a new request for an accommodation due to a disability, the employee should discussion their request with their supervisor and/or the Human Resources Department.

If employees require advice on emergency preparedness or assistance with developing a personal emergency plan, they should inform their supervisor and/or the Human Resources Department. The Emergency Management Office may be consulted should subject matter expertise be required.

Active interruptions notices

Long term interruptions

Long term interruption notices are mostly due to construction projects on campus.

Alta Vista Campus 
Project: Construction of the Advanced Medical Research Centre
Project Manager: Sylviane Charette
Project Status: Active construction site
Alternative route: Not applicable for this project.
Related Interruption notices
Parking Lot H at RGN will close at midnight on May 10, 2024 and remain closed for the duration of construction (approx. October 2026).
Alternative parking is available for permit holders and visitors. View alternative options. 
When visiting the Alta vista campus, we strongly recommended using the uOttawa inter-campus shuttle service
Loading dock will remain open during construction.

850 Peter Morand
Project: Automize Partitions Walls 122-123-124
Project Manager: Aliou Sow
Project Status: Active construction site
Anticipated construction completion date: March 6, 2025
Alternative route: Not applicable for this project.

Short term interruptions

Province-Wide Voltage Reduction Testing - Hydro Ottawa
Interruption details:  Electrical distribution
Start of interruption:  Tue, 01/21/2025 - 9:00
End of interruption:  Tue, 01/21/2025 - 14:00
Impact:  Equipment sensitive to voltage fluctuation and lights can be impacted. Brief voltage reductions of this scale are not usually noticeable to electricity customers, although lights may dim slightly.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: [email protected] 

Building affected: STM - STEM Complex - Louis Pasteur 150 
Interruption details:  Electrical panel shutdown
Start of interruption:  Tue, 01/21/2025 - 05:00
End of interruption:  Tue, 01/21/2025 - 07:00
Impact:  The power outage will impact air handling units and chillers. The facility will be closed therefore users will not have access to the STEM complex for the duration of the closure.
Alternative route:  Not applicable for this shutdown
For more information, please contact: Jordan Warner at [email protected]

Elevator and lift interruptions

Affected location: CRX - 100 Louis-Pasteur Private
Elevator #: P4
Anticipated date of service restoration: January 24
Alternative: Additional elevators available on-site. 

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