Community Representative candidates

Community Representatives are members of DSU Council who represents, and brings forward the ideas, concerns, and viewpoints of their respective communities. They may collaborate with other councillors, societies, or DSU Offices to plan events, work on campaigns or policies, or initiate new projects. They will attend Council meetings and join at least one DSU Committee.

Disabled Students' Community Rep Candidate

Abdullah Al-khattab

Pronouns: he/him

Program: Neuroscience

Platform: Make campus work for us: enforce accessibility, fund supports, respect disabled voices.

Social Media
@abdul.for.dsu

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRRE:

  • I am running for DSU Disabled Community Representative because campus services should be simple, fast, and reliable for everyone. I want a university where getting captions, arranging note taking, or finding an accessible room is as routine as booking a study space. No scavenger hunts, no unclear forms, no weeks of waiting.

    My experience spans clinics with seniors, youth centres, the IWK, and campus societies, but here is what matters most. As a Type 1 Diabetic who regularly engages with Dalhousie's accessibility services, I know how frustrating it is when support is hard to reach or slow to arrive. I am running to replace that frustration with a system that works on the first try.

    Here is the vision. One clear access hub with same day acknowledgement, a two business day target for solutions, and plain language forms. Captions and hybrid options by default in classrooms and events. A transparent timeline for accommodations with automatic updates, so no one is left guessing. Universal design across campus so disabled students are included, and non disabled students benefit from better notes, better rooms, and better tech. Public scorecards so students can see progress and hold us accountable.

    If you want services that are usable, quick, and fair, I would be honored to earn your vote!

  • I love lifting weights and love a competitive spikeball game!

Veronica Reynolds

Pronouns: She/they

Program: FSPA Double Major

Platform:
Use Your Voice and Take Up Space!

Social Media
N/A

CANDIDATE QUESTIONNAIRRE:

  • As a queer disabled student I have been advocating for the past 4 years with both Dalhousie and Kings to come together to change bylaws, ratify our health plan and drastically improve accommodations to empower and benefit all students with accessibility needs. I’ve watched our accommodations support team fall apart over the past year and continue to not listen to the needs of students. I’ve watched as students filled with frustration, and alienation become demotivated and silent. I am here walking this journey with you and for you. With my lived experience and professional training, I ask you to vote for me, Veronica Reynolds as your Disabled Students’ Community Representative. I will create a safe space for students to once again find their voice- and TAKE UP SPACE!

  • I am a paranormal investigator on TV.