Accessibility Services
The role of Accessibility Services is to facilitate the inclusion of
students with disabilities into all aspects of university life. Our
focus is on skills development, especially in the areas of self-advocacy
and academic skills.
Services are provided to students with a documented disability. It can
be physical, sensory, a learning disability, or a mental health
disorder. Students with temporary disabilities (e.g. broken arm) are
also eligible for the service.
Students first go through an intake interview to discuss their
eligibility and needs. Where appropriate, students are referred to one
of the Service's professionals (e.g. Adaptive Technologist Consultant,
Learning Disability Specialist) to discuss strategies and determine
accommodations. All discussions are kept confidential with AS and
information is disclosed outside the Service only with permission of the
student.
Services provided include:
- Alternative test
& examination arrangements
- Authorization of test and exam accommodations coordinated by Test and
Exam Services
- Note-taking
services
- Sign language interpreters
- Adaptive equipment & assistive devices
- Alternative format for printed materials
- Information & resource materials on health conditions &
disability related issues
- Liaison with academic & administrative units within the
University & with off-campus agencies.
If you've been recently diagnosed with a Learning Disability or want to find out more about Accessibility Services, visit:
www.accessibility.utoronto.ca
