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Accessibility Services

Lamb Learner Success Centre

Roles and Responsibilities

What is my responsibility as a student in the accommodation process?

  • Initiate the request for accommodations by contacting accessibility services prior to the start of the semester (6-8 weeks prior to the semester start is preferred)
  • Complete intake forms and provide the necessary documentation to support the request
  • Meet with the advisor to discuss appropriate accommodations
  • Provide the accommodation memo to SAIT instructors at the beginning of each term/training period
  • Communicate with instructors to advocate for their academic success
  • Discuss any exam accommodations with instructors 7 days prior (minimum)
  • Forward Accommodation Memo to necessary instructors each semester
  • Meet with an accessibility advisor to discuss progress, changes in or concerns with accommodations
  • If writing exams in Testing Services (MC221) for examinations, you must abide by their timelines for RegisterBlast exam booking. Please refer to the Testing Services website. Testing Services (sait.ca)

 

What is the responsibility of an instructor?

  • Receive the accommodation memo from the student
  • Discuss accommodation needs with student
  • Collaborate with student and accessibility advisor on accommodations needs/changes/concerns
  • Create an inclusive learning environment for the student. This may include adopting UDL initiatives for the entire class
  • Schedule exams/labs/assignments to meet accommodations as necessary
  • If using test centre for examinations:
    • Initiate registration in RegisterBlast for examinations
    • Ensure the online version of the exam is provided to test centre in advance of the scheduled examination
    • Ensure student booking time meets instructor requirements
  • Refer the student to Accessibility Services if they believe a student may need additional accommodations

What is the responsibility of an accessibility advisor?

  • Review the student intake form and documentation
  • Meet with the student to discuss needs/reasonable accommodations
  • Meet with instructor/Academic Chair as needed to discuss accommodation (usually if complex)
  • Create an accommodation memo and provide it to the student and Academic Chair
  • Meet with the student to discuss progress, changes in or concerns with accommodations
  • Recommend other support resources as necessary
  • Meet with Academic Chair or instructors as needed to discuss concerns, new accommodations, etc.
  • Assistance with funding applications for services, equipment and technology

 

  • Receive the accommodation memo from the accessibility advisor
  • Discuss any concerns related to the memo or student with an accessibility advisor
  • Work with the student to create revised scheduling if necessary (if qualified for reduced course load)
  • Ensure classroom needs, if necessary, are met
  • May oversee accommodations with instructors
  • Track the academic progression of the student
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