Accessibility

Who we are and what we do

Our Advising and Access Services Centre is Dalhousie's centre of expertise for student accessibility and accommodation. Our advising team works with students who request accommodation as a result of:

• a disability,
• religious obligation, or
  
• any barrier related to any other characteristic protected under the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act.

We also work with faculty, staff, parents and prospective students, who have questions regarding access and accommodation.

Academic advisors can help you

Develop strategies for academic success from first-year to graduation - strategies which may include:

• clarifying your educational and career objectives
• exploring programs and helping you choose courses that relate to your goals and interests
• identifying skill-building opportunities
• problem-solving if you are struggling in school
• determining where to go for additional information/support
• identifying accommodations as part of your academic planning

Our services

• ABLE @ Dal - orientation for new to Dal students (first year and transfer students)
• Information and education on accessibility and accommodation
• Determining and facilitating classroom and exam accommodations
• Determining and facilitating non-academic accommodations
• Note-taking program
• Advice on, and access to, assistive technologies
• Assistance in accessing financial aid
  
• Referrals to on and off-campus resources and services

"Dalhousie University recognizes the diversity of its students and is committed to providing a learning environment and community in which students are able to participate without discrimination on grounds prohibited by the Nova Scotia Human Rights Act. In particular, the University is committed to facilitating students' access to the University's academic programs, activities, facilities and services." – Accommodation Policy for Students