Our Team
Manager, Accessible Learning Services
accessible.learning@acadiau.ca
902.585.1291
Marissa graduated from Arkansas Tech University in 2014 with a MSc in Psychology. In her role at Acadia, Marissa provides oversight and management of day-to-day operations of Accessible Leaning Services. She also assists students by providing advice related to disclosure and self-advocacy.
Coordinator, Work Integrated Learning
emily.duffett@acadiau.ca
Emily graduated from Acadia University in 2013 with her MA in Sociology focusing on barriers to employment for persons with disabilities in Nova Scotia. In her current role, she coordinates the Work Integrated Learning Program to support student employment opportunities for students with disabilities at Acadia. She provides education/workshops on work readiness, helps students to develop career goals while connecting the goals to what is being learned in the classroom, and partners with campus and community employers to facilitate subsidized work placements.
Accessible Learning Support Advisor
accessible.learning@acadiau.ca
902.585.1520
Kate completed her BFA and MEd at Simon Fraser University, and has a certificate in Applied Disability Studies. With over ten years experience working in various Student Services roles, Kate has a passion for supporting student success during post-secondary. As Accessible Learning Support Advisor, Kate assists students with academic skill development, identifying academic accommodations, and advising related to self-advocacy. As a self-described nerd, she loves to research and develop evidence-based programs, acting as a resource for staff and faculty looking to improve accessibility at Acadia.
Accessibility Resource Facilitator
accessible.learning@acadiau.ca
902.585.1823
Gillian completed her BA from Mount Allison University in 2013 and has over 10 years of experience working in disability related fields. She is often the first point of contact for students who are looking to register or receive more information about Accessible Learning. As the Accessibility Resource Facilitator, Gillian assists students in identifying academic accommodations, and advising related to disclosure and self-advocacy. Gillian also works with students to apply for the Services and Equipment Grant and accessing note takers, assistive technology, and other supports.
Coordinator, Exam Operations
accessible.learning@acadiau.ca
902.585.1605
Caleb completed his Honours in Sociology, minoring in English, at Mount Allison University. Working at Acadia since 2021, Caleb recently finished two-years as an Enrolment Advisor, helping incoming students navigate the university's application process to attend. As the Coordinator of Exam Operations for Accessible Learning Services, he ensures your test writing experience with Accessible Learning is comfortable and that your accommodation needs are being met. Caleb is committed to removing barriers that impede test performance for students with learning differences, and acts as a liaison between professors and students to make this possible.
Exam Support Coordinator
accessible.learning@acadiau.ca
902.585.1605
Leah is primarily responsible for facilitating the organization, planning and delivery of examinations for Open Acadia and supporting the Accessible Learning Team. She works to ensure that students receive support in coordinating their examinations and that their accommodation needs are consistently met. Leah has a Bachelor of General Studies and a Bachelor of Education from Simon Fraser University. She has over tens experience working in the public school system with a variety of students and staff.
General inquiries:
Email: accessible.learning@acadiau.ca
Tel: 902.585.1823, 902.585.1291
Fax: 902.585.1093
Testing inquiries:
Email: accessible.learning@acadiau.ca
Tel: 902.585.1605, 902.585.1649
Grants inquiry:
Email: gillian.hastey@acadiau.ca
Tel: 902.585.1823
Workshops & academic support:
Email: kate.johnstone@acadiau.ca
Tel: 902.585.1520
Office location:
Rhodes Hall, Rooms 111 - 115, 207, 207A
21 University Avenue
Acadia University
Wolfville, NS B4P 2R6
Office Hours:
Academic Year: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 4:30pm