How we can support you
We are committed to providing an inclusive educational environment for all Dalhousie and King’s students. Our accessibility advisors work with you to ensure access, inclusion, and accommodation support when required.
Facilitate access to academic courses and programs, facilities, services, and activities.
Identify classroom, 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.
Assist you in accessing funding for students with disabilities.
Connect you with on- and off-campus resources to enhance your success.
Accommodations
Accommodations include:
- Accessible parking
- Alternative testing conditions
- Cue sheets
- Emotional support animals
- Temporary accommodations
- Alternate formatting
- Class recordings
- Deferred exams
- Deadline extensions
- Modified presentations
- Residence accommodations
- Other accommodations
Financial assistance
If you have a permanent disability, you may be eligible for financial aid, including:
Dalhousie Financial Aid (Temporary loans and bursaries)
DSU Student Accessibility Bursaries
Canada Student Grant
And many other external scholarships and bursaries
Able After Dal
Able After Dal supports students with disabilities at any stage on the path to employment. If you are a person with a disability, there may be unique experiences, strengths, and challenges that factor into navigating career and employment options.
Able After Dal offers a variety of resources including information about workplace rights and accommodations, opportunities to engage with inclusive employers, and connections with Student Access Advisors and Career Services personnel who can support you in taking next steps towards your goals. Review the Able After Dal guide [PDF-19.2MB].
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, Rm. G28 , 6225 University Ave., Halifax
Reception hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Advising hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Drop-in hours: Check back in fall 2026 for updates to our drop-in hours.
Phone: 902-494-2836
Fax: 902-494-6797
Student Success Centre
Dairy Building, 11 Sipu Awti, Truro
Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Phone: 902-893-6672
Fax: 902-893-6545
Murray Engineering Student Centre
For urgent/time sensitive inquiries.
Room A109, A/B Building, 1360 Barrington Street, Halifax
Drop-in hours: Check back in fall 2026 for updates to our drop-in hours.
For urgent/time sensitive inquiries.
Room 446
Drop-in hours: Check back in fall 2026 for updates to our drop-in hours.
For urgent/time sensitive inquiries.
To sign up, please call the front desk at 902-494-2836.
Drop-in hours: Thursdays from 3 - 6 p.m.
For urgent/time sensitive inquiries.
To sign up, please call the front desk at 902-494-2836.
Drop-in hours: Wednesdays from 4:30-6:30pm
Spots are limited so it is advised to call early.
Drop-in hours are available at the ISC (1321 Edward St.)
Check back in fall 2026 for updates.