Halifax Regional Municipality Post Secondary Education
University of Kings College
6350 Coburg Rd.
Halifax, NS B3H 2A1
Phone: 902-422-6011 ext. 122
Fax: 902-423-3357
Email: elizabeth.yeo@ukings.ns.ca
Website: www.ukings.ns.ca
Contact: Registrar Elizabeth Yeo
Adaptations of Admission Procedures and Procedures to Obtain Special Needs Services:
Please note: because of the association between King's and Dalhousie University, King's students have access to Dalhousie's Student Services. Students with special needs are advised to consult with Dalhousie about services that may be available there as well.
Acadia University
Registrar's Office
15 University Avenue
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
Phone: (902) 585-1016
Fax: (902) 585-1092
Email: admissions@acadiau.ca
Website: www.acadiau.ca
Contact: Disabilities Resource Facilitator - Jan Hermiston
Office: Old Sub
Telephone: (902) 585-1913
Fax: (902) 585-1082
Email: disability.services@acadiau.ca
Adaptations of Admission Procedures and Procedures to Obtain Special Needs Services:
Contact the Manager, Campus Programs to discuss special requests and needs well in advance of first registration.
Services Offered:
- Accessible campus and residential facilities
- Where possible Acadia supplies technical aids which may be required by students with special needs.
Dalhousie University
Student Accessibility Services
Killam Library, G 28
6225 University Avenue
Halifax, NS B3H 1X2
Phone: (902) 494-2836
Fax: (902) 494-2042
Email:disabilities@dal.ca
Website: http://www.dal.ca/
Contact: Paul M. Szymanowski - SAS Manager and Advisor,
Disability Resource Facilitator - access@dal.ca
TDD: (902) 494-7091
Adaptations of Admission Procedures and Procedures to Obtain Special Needs Services:
- Standard admission procedure
- Students with a learning disability for which they will require accommodations contact the Advisor to Students with Disabilities upon receipt of offer of admission
- Services based on letter (s) of recommendation, written, oral or electronic statement from student and current (within 3 years) psychological assessment
Services Offered:
- Extended time to earn a degree
- Modify program requirements
- Permit exams to be proctored, read orally, dictated or typed
- Extra time for completion of exams
- Change test format eg. multiple choice to essay
- Provide alternative formats for class materials
- Permit basic 4-function calculators and standard desk dictionaries during exams
- Alternative methods for students to demonstrate academic achievement
- Use computer software to assist in test taking
- Permit review of final drafts of term papers with proof reader
Saint Mary's University
Atlantic Centre for Support for Students with Disabilities
Atlantic Centre, Saint Mary's University
Halifax, NS B3H 3C3
Phone: (902) 420-5452
TTY: (902) 425-1257
Fax: (902) 496-8122
Email: madeleine.lelievre@smu.ca
Website: http://www.stmarys.ca/administration/studentservices/atlcentr/
Contact: Madeleine Lelievre
Counsellor and Coordinator for Students with Learning Disabilities
Email: madeleine.lelievre@smu.ca
Adaptations of Admission Procedures and Procedures to Obtain Special Needs Services:
The Atlantic Center provides support services for any student at Saint Mary's University who has a documented disability. Prospective clients can apply on line or visit the Centre and speak with a member of staff about the services offered. The Atlantic Centre also provides information and advice on disability and post secondary education.
Services Offered:
An individualized support program which may include any or all of the following:
- Assistance with admission and registration procedures
- Orientation to the Atlantic Centre and Saint Mary's University
- Technology assessment and training
- Ferguson Tape Library - books on tape and/or etext
- Interpreting services
- Note taking support
- Test and examination accommodations
- Liaison with faculty
- Advocacy/self advocacy training
Mount Saint Vincent University
Department of Student Affairs
Mount Saint Vincent University
Evaristus Hall, Room 218
Halifax, NS B3M 2J6
Phone: (902) 457-6359
Fax: (902) 445-2201
Email: kim.musgrave@msvu.ca
Website: http://www.msvu.ca
Contact:
Kim Musgrave 457-6323
Disability Services Coordinator
Evaristus 219H
kim.musgrave@msvu.ca
Adaptations of Admission Procedures and Procedures to Obtain Special Needs Services:
- Standard admission procedure
- Contact Student Affairs at beginning of school year to meet with a counselor
- Services based on recent psycho-educational assessment
Services Offered:
- Accommodations - negotiated with faculty member on an individual basis
- Test/exam accommodations - arranged for and supported by Student Affairs
- Counseling related to LD needs
- Study skills and learning strategies training
- Course advisement
- Lap top computer for exams - on loan from Student Affairs
- Tape recorders
- CCTV (enlarges print) - available in library
Cape Breton University – Jennifer Keeping AccessAbility Centre
PO Box 5300
Sydney, NS B1P 6L2
Phone: (902) 563-1404
Fax: (902) 563-1371
Email: mel_Clarke@cbu.ca
Website: www.cbu.ca
Services Offered:
The centre offers a variety of individualized services to accommodate its students. Some of the services provided are as follows:
- Accommodations in the classroom
- Accommodations for tests and examinations
- Tutoring Services
- Note taking services
- Assistive technology
For a complete listing of student accommodations that are provided, click here: http://www.cbu.ca/jkac/
Nova Scotia Community College
NSCC Disability Services
Website: http://www.nscc.ca/Services/Disability_Services.asp
Nova Scotia Community College is committed to providing students with documented disabilities reasonable, equitable, and safe accessibility to programs and services offered by the College. The College will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodation in its programs and services when requested by a student with a disability.
It is the responsibility of the student to self-identify a disability during the College application process and to supply all current supporting documentation from prior educational institutions and agencies in order that NSCC may implement services appropriate to individual student needs. Students with a disability already enrolled in a College program or course who have not self-identified in the application process, are encouraged to contact the campus Centre for Student Success to discuss any disability-related needs, and to arrange for reasonable and appropriate accommodation. Early identification is encouraged. Appropriate academic accommodation requires time to plan and implement.
The following services are offered in partnership with Department of Education, Rehabilitation Programs and Services:
Academic Accommodation Meetings - Held with the student, faculty, Rehabilitation programs and Services, and student services to determine appropriate academic accommodations.
Assistive Technology -The computers have hardware and software that reflect disability-related needs i.e. Kurzweil 3000, Inspiration, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Zoom-text Extra, scanners etc.
Disability Resource Facilitators (DRF) - As a participant of the NSCC Academic Accommodation team, DRFs provide assistance in determining individual disability-related academic accommodations. They coordinate the provision of disability-related goods and services such as tutoring, note-taking, alternate text format, and exam accommodations, assist in applying for Canada Study Grants, and provide training on assistive technology.
Library Services - CNIB Library access for print disabled users via VISUNET CANADA.
Note-taking - Arrangements for note-taking can be made through the Disability Resource Facilitator on your campus.
Physical Accessibility - Arrangements can be made for parking spaces, elevator keys, etc. All campuses are externally and internally accessible by ramp, lift, or elevator.
Special Admissions Process - This inclusive model of education for persons with disabilities, was established in 2002 to provide students with diverse learning needs the opportunity to access NSCC programs. It recognizes that in most industries, there are various levels of employment opportunities for those with varying levels of abilities and skills. The process involves a pre-acceptance screening, of students with an IPP ('Individualized Program Plan) designation on their high school transcript, by the Special Admissions Process Team. The Team examines documentation of the disability, as well as the student's vocational goals, strengths, and learning needs. This process ensures that students with an IPP designation on their high school transcript receive equal opportunities for acceptance into NSCC programs, while acknowledging that they may require a higher level of accommodation and/or modifications in their programming.
Test Accommodations - A variety of accommodations are available to students who experience disability -related difficulty with tests and/or exams. Accommodations may include the following: extended time, questions read out loud, or dictation to scribe.
Tutoring - Arrangements for tutoring can be made through the Disability Resource Facilitator on your campus.
External Supports - You may be eligible for support services that are available through the Employability Assistance with People with Disabilities Agreement (EAPD), a joint program of the Government of Canada and the Government of Nova Scotia. If you qualify for EAPD, you may be able to have an assessment/consultation with a professional such as an ergonomist, rehabilitation technologist, deaf and hard of hearing specialist, blind/low vision specialist, or learning disabilities specialist. You may also be able to access such aids and services as technical aids, specialized software, tutoring services, attendant care, sign language interpreters, etc. - You may also be eligible for a Canada Study Grant funded by the Government of Canada through Canada Student Loans. This grant covers the actual costs (to a maximum of $8,000) for goods or services that directly remove barriers to training for post-secondary students with permanent disabilities. It does not cover tuition or books (unless they are special format books such as Braille).
For more information on any of these services, contact the Centre for Student Success at your local campus.
Halifax Regional Municipality Learning Disabilities Resources
Disclaimer
LDANS does not support, endorse or recommend any method, treatment, product, remedial centre, program or person for children or adults with a learning disability. It does, however, endeavor to inform in the belief that you have the right to know.