Allergies and Sensitivities and the UW Campus

If you suffer from a diagnosed environmental allergy/sensitivity requiring special consideration, the following actions are recommended:

Avoid exposure when possible. The University of Waterloo can not guarantee an allergy/sensitivity free environment, we will endeavor to work with our students, staff and faculty to provide a healthy environment.
Advise the Office for Persons with Disabilities (students) or the supervisor of your department (staff and faculty) to achieve assistance in identifying and modifying your risk of exposure.
Contact the Office for Persons with Disabilities (students) or Occupational Health (staff/faculty). You may be asked to provide medical documentation with diagnosis indicating your allergy/sensitivity. This medical information will be required to support any accommodations.
Consider informing those close to you in class or the workplace about your allergy/sensitivity. While your exact medical diagnosis is your private information, informing others (i.e. classmates or co workers) allows for appropriate, prompt action if you should develop problems. This is particularly important if you suffer from anaphylaxis. Sharing this information could make a critical difference in your outcome.
Wear a Medic-Alert bracelet that identifies your allergy/sensitivity. Discuss with your doctor the need to carry an allergy kit (Epi Pen).

If you have a diagnosed allergy/sensitivity that requires special consideration, please contact:

Students: AccessAbility Services located in Needles Hall, Room 1132 at Ext. 34635

Staff and Faculty: Your department supervisor and Occupational Health at Ext. 36264