Specialized Supports

The Accessible Learning Centre is pleased to provide a specialized program of services and supports 

To meet the growing needs for services and to ensure that we are able to match skills, abilities and knowledge, we employ a network of casual staff

Our network includes:

Academic Strategists

• Work with individual students to develop personalized strategies to enhance overall learning
• Help improve skills in time management, exam prep, study habits, note-taking, reading, writing or organization

Educational Assistants

• Assist students with complex mobility and sensory needs, the Educational Assistant provides support to their student in and out of the classroom.
• May support with on-campus navigation, note taking, tutoring, strategies and general emotional and physical support
• Educational Assistants often remain with their students on a long term basis

Tutors

• Provide focused assistance directly related to course work
• Support with specific subject matter
• Assist with content comprehension and retention, planning, exam preparation, and writing

Note Takers

• Provide clear and concise classroom notes for student use
• Are usually enrolled in the class but occasionally staff may be recruited
• Note takers are available specifically for students who have documented sensory (sight/hearing) or mobility conditions (such as use of hand) that prevent them from writing notes during lectures

The majority of specialized supports are facilitated through Grants for Students with Disabilities