It is important to us to provide evidence-based support and resources to all of our students. While all students may not be eligible for accommodations or identify with having a disability, Acadia has many different programs available to support student success.
If you are unsure whether you require accommodations or if our services are for you, please contact us at accessible.learning@acadiau.ca and we can direct you to the appropriate resource
Students complete a three step process to be approved for academic accommodations. Need information about what is offered? Click here to learn about Student Accommodations.
To receive accommodations, you must complete the intake process with Accessible Learning Services and provide documentation which clearly identifies the disability related impacts on your education.
We recommend doing so prior to the start of your first term, or as soon as a barrier is identified. If you're unsure whether you require accommodations, email your questions to accessible.learning@acadiau.ca
Submit an accommodation request
STEP 1: Request Accommodations
To register with our services, we require documentation from a Medical Practitioner licensed to diagnose the condition(s) dated within the past 5 years. This may include:
- A Psycho-Educational / Neuropsychological assessment (less than 5 years old)
- A Psycho-Educational / Neuropsychological (5+ years old), accompanied by a letter from psychologist/psychiatrist verifying the accuracy of the report and/or recommendations for post-secondary. You may be able to access funding to update a Psycho-Educational assessment through grants or insurance.
OR
If applicable, temporary accommodations will be discussed during the intake meeting.
Accommodations are based on the information provided on students’ documentation. If you do not currently have documentation available, your eligibility for temporary accommodations will be reviewed in your intake meeting.
Step 2: Schedule Intake Appointment
Within 3 business days of submitting your Accommodation Request, you will receive an email to your Acadia Account with instructions to schedule your intake meeting.
If you were unable to include documentation with the Accommodation Request, whenever possible, we ask that you provide it before your intake meeting. Your documentation can be submitted directly to Accessible Learning Services in the upload area of via Accommodate. Alternatively, documentation can be emailed to us at accessible.learning@acadiau.ca or dropped off in person at our office.
STEP 3: Attend your Intake Appointment
Based on the recommendations in your documentation, Accessible Learning Services will draft an accommodation letter that is sent to instructors at the beginning of each term through our secure portal.
STEP 4: Access Resources!
Take a look at our Workshops & Events page for upcoming workshops, events, and resources to support your academic success.
It is important to us to provide evidence-based support and resources to all of our students. While all students may not be eligible for accommodations or identify with having a disability, Acadia has many different programs available to support student success. If you are unsure if our services are for you, please contact us at accessible.learning@acadiau.ca and we can direct you to the appropriate resource.
Confidentiality
It is important to note that registering with our services does not appear on your transcript or school record. All documentation provided to Accessible Learning Services is securely stored separate from the rest of your student records and remains confidential.
In fact, any information that Acadia University collects from you remains confidential, as governed by the NS Freedom and Information and Protection of Privacy Act. This means we will not share your information without your explicit consent unless exceptional circumstances occur, such as:
- There is a concern for your safety or others;
- We are legally required to do so (such as a court subpoena);
- You give your explicit consent for information to be released or shared.
Contact Us
(During Academic Year)
Rhodes Hall, Rooms 111 - 115
21 University Avenue
Wolfville, NS, B4P 2R6
accessible.learning@acadiau.ca 902-585-1823 or 902-585-1291
Testing InquiriesFountain Commons, Room 139examsal@acadiau.ca 902-585-1605
Grant Inquiries accessible.learning@acadiau.ca 902-585-1823
Workshops & Academic Support kate.johnstone@acadiau.ca 902-585-1520
