Jefferey Wong (he/him)

B.U.R.Pl. Student + Research Assistant

Jeffery graduated from the University of Waterloo’s Bachelor of Arts program in Social Development Studies and has worked with people with disabilities for over 16 years.  Wanting to effect change at a higher level with regards to accessibility, he has returned to Toronto Metropolitan University to study Urban Planner in the Post-Baccalaureate Degree program.  As a first-year student, Jeffery is developing his interests in all aspects of planning but in particular, Urban Design and how it can be used to create accessible environments for all.  He has always had an interest in accessible technology, especially those that can be deployed on a wide scale.  

Research Interests: accessibility planning, urban design

Projects: Accessibility on the Waterfront