![]() Submit an Academic Consideration Request (ACR) through the online system.ĭetailed procedures are outlined in the PDF filePolicy 167 document and the online ACR system. Permanent/ongoing or temporary/short-term disabilities. Typically no more than 3 days longer temporary absences with documentation (see below). Disability accommodation is a protected ground as per the Ontario Human Rights Code. Accommodation plans are outlined in the student’s accommodation letter. Students with disabilities receive individualized academic accommodation plans based on the functional limitations resulting from disability impacts. The goal is to provide equal access to education. See below for specific examples of considerations.Ī planned variation or modification in the way a student with a disability receives course curriculum and materials, participates in course and non-course degree requirements, and is evaluated and assessed, in order to acquire and demonstrate the essential academic requirements needed to successfully meet the learning objectives of a course or program. The specific configuration of academic consideration is decided by the instructor in consultation with the student (and the medical documentation submitted if relevant). Students with disabilities who experience barriers to accessing their education or participating in their studies.ĪAS works with any student enrolled at the university who requires academic disability accommodation, regardless of program or course load.Īlternate arrangements, or temporary modifications to course requirements, that may be made in response to students with extenuating circumstances who are unable to meet their academic requirements. Note: There is an alternate policy (150) for students seeking accommodation for religious, Aboriginal, and spiritual observance. Students registered with AAS who have extenuating circumstances not related to their disability. attending a lecture or lab, writing an exam, submitting an assignment by the deadline). PDF filePolicy 159 - Academic Accommodation of Students with DisabilitiesĪny student who experiences extenuating circumstances (health or compassionate grounds) that significantly impact their ability to meet specific academic obligations (i.e. ![]() ![]() PDF filePolicy 167 - Academic Consideration ![]()
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