How we can support you
We are committed to providing an inclusive educational environment for all AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ and King’s students. Our accessibility advisors work with you to ensure access, inclusion, and accommodation support whenÌýrequired.
Facilitate access to academic courses and programs, facilities, services, and activities.
IdentifyÌýclassroom, exam, and other accommodations (e.g. co-op) to reduce barriers to your learning.
Advocate on behalf of, and alongside you to ensure reasonable accommodations are available and implemented.
AssistÌýyou in accessing funding for students with disabilities.Ìý
Connect you with on- and off-campus resources to enhance your success.
Types of accommodations available
- Accessibile parking
- Alternative testing conditions
- Cue sheets
- Emotional support animals
- Note taking
- Temporary accommodations
- Alternate formatting
- Class recordings
- Deferred exams
- Deadline extensions
- Modified presentations
- Residence accommodations
- Other accommodations
Workshops
Workshops and support groups are available throughout the academic year, including:
Autism Community Group
Executive Functioning Group
Post-Secondary Autism Support Program
Financial assistance
If you have a permanent disability, you may be eligible for financial aid, including:
AV¾ãÀÖ²¿ Financial Aid (Temporary loans and bursaries)ÌýÌý
DSU Student Accessibility BursariesÌý
Canada Student GrantÌýÌý
And many other external scholarships and bursariesÌý
Contact us
Virtual and in-person appointments are available at the Student Accessibility Centre in Halifax and the Student Success Centre in Truro.
Contact info by location
Student Accessibility Centre
Killam Library Atrium,ÌýRm. G28 , 6225 University Ave., Halifax
Reception hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
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Drop-in hours: Monday, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m., Thursday, 1 – 4 p.m.
Phone: 902-494-2836
Fax: 902-494-6797
Student Success Centre
Dairy Building, 11ÌýSipuÌýAwti, Truro
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 902-893-6672
Fax: 902-893-6545
Ìý
Melda Engineering Student Centre
Room A109, A/B Building,Ìý1360 Barrington Street,ÌýHalifaxÌý
Wednesday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (by appointment only)