The Social Sciences Research Building houses research centres that support studies in the social sciences. These include the Centre for Immigration and Ethno-Cultural Studies, the Centre for Labour Studies, and the Laboratory of Sleep and Chronopsychology.
Accessibility Guide
Parking
2 accessible visitor parking spaces in P8. For information on accessible permit parking, visit Parking Services.
Exterior Entrances
Accessible entrance leads to level 1 (South side, along University Drive and the Rideau River, near P8).
Interior Entrances
No fully-accessible entry from tunnel system. Tunnels F and G end at Loeb Building. A tunnel connection leads from Loeb to level 2 of HCI, with a door opener. Connection from level 2 HCI to level 2 of SSRB has doors without door openers.
Elevators
1 elevator serves all levels, featuring tactile and braille buttons and an audible announcement system (beeps).
Washrooms
No fully-accessible washrooms in this building. Accessible stalls in multi-stall washrooms on each level, but no door openers. Alternate options are (A) exterior access to Human Computer Interaction Building or Loeb Building, or (B) 2nd level access to Human Computer Interaction Building (although there are doors without openers connecting the buildings).
Telephones
Accessible pay phones in the main lobby.
Classrooms
There are no general pool classrooms in this building.
Study Areas
Reference room and computer room are accessible.
Food/Beverages
Loeb Cafe on first level of the Loeb Building.
Dining Services
Please visit the Dining Services website to view all campus dining locations.
Printing
For the nearest public printing location, visit CU on the Go.
Existing Obstacles
Signage and automatic doors needed.