King’s is taking steps to identify and remove barriers to access on campus. This work ranges from critical infrastructure, to policies, to programs, practices and the delivery of services.
The Student Accessibility Centre works collaboratively with King’s students, faculty and staff to create an inclusive educational environment. They facilitate access to courses, services and activities, identify classroom/exam accommodations to reduce barriers to learning and they advocate on behalf of, and alongside, students to ensure accommodations are implemented. They also support students with assistive technology requests and can assist with accessing funding for students with disabilities.
Have questions? Need advice or assistance? Contact King’s Accessibility Officer, Michelle Mahoney
All steps are required in order to implement accommodations. The Student Accessibility contact is access@dal.ca or 902-494-2836
The first step is to complete and submit a request for accommodation through the Centre’s Accommodate software [log-in required with your NetID]. Types of accommodations available.
The second step is to submit your supporting documentation for review through the Centre’s Accommodate software [log-in required with your NetID]. These documents should be from a certified health practitioner (e.g., a family doctor, psychologist, social worker, etc.). If you don’t have these documents currently, you can upload them later.
The third step is to schedule an intake appointment (please make sure that you do not include dal.ca when logging in) to discuss your request. Our advisors can conduct appointments over the phone, via Microsoft Teams, or in-person.
For new students, please note that the integration of information into certain software systems may occasionally encounter delays, which could result in errors when accessing the link outlined in the third step (above). Should you encounter any such issue, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Student Accessibility Centre at 902.494.2836 for assistance.
The first step: Log into Accommodate
The second step: Select “Accommodations” then “Accommodations Renewal”
The third step: Select “Add New” and the semester you are requesting
The fourth step: Select “Click here to renew accommodations” and choose which accommodations you are requesting for each of your courses and submit.
Please note that if you add a new class (or classes) after submitting your renewal request, you will have to resubmit for the additional class, or your accommodations will not be activated.
The first step: Log onto Accommodate
The second step: Select “Test/Exam Booking”, “New Booking Request” and pick the course from the drop down menu
The third step: Enter the details of your test/exam including the date and time your class is scheduled to write it and hit “Check availability”
The fourth step: Choose the appropriate booking and fill out the exam details, then submit the request
**Reminder: You must book in-person tests/quizzes at least 7 days in advance and exams must be booked 3 weeks before exams begin.
Reach out to your advisor via email, book an appointment with us or use our drop-in sessions available Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons. We are happy to work with you to determine the best next steps for any issue related to your accommodations.
The Student Accessibility Centre holds drop-in hours for urgent questions or concerns on:
Monday – 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Thursday – 1 p.m. – 4 p.m.
To sign up, please call 902.494.2836 the day of to have your name added to the list.
Tim Clarke is FYP’s Associate Director of Student Support.
Students in the Foundation Year Program should contact FYP’s Associate Director of Student Support to request extensions on essays, accommodations for exams and to approve excused absences from tutorial. The Associate Director of Student Support is also available to discuss challenges that arise for FYP students over the course of the year and to help students develop plans to respond to difficulties.
For upper-year students requesting academic accommodations and for all students requesting accommodation in the case of long-term illness, please contact the Student Accessibility Centre, (located on Dalhousie’s campus). The Accessibility Centre will then inform the instructors for each of the student’s classes, about their particular academic needs.
Student Accessibility Centre
Killam Library Atrium
Room G28 (before you get to Second Cup!)
6225 University Avenue
902-494-2836
access@dal.ca
Students with mobility issues requiring additional consideration are invited to contact the Office of the Registrar, or Residence to learn about available options.
The Student Accessibility Centre works collaboratively with King’s students, faculty, and staff to create an inclusive educational environment. They are responsible for facilitating access to courses, services and activities, identifying classroom/exam accommodations to reduce barriers to learning and advocating on behalf of and alongside students to ensure accommodations are implemented. They also support students with assistive technology requests and can assist with accessing funding for students with disabilities.
Student Accessibility Centre
Killam Library Atrium
Room G28 (before you get to Second Cup!)
6225 University Avenue
Phone: 902-494-2836
Fax: 902-494-6797
access@dal.ca
King’s is committed to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion. We encourage and welcome applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons with a disability, racialized persons, including persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), women, persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversification of our community.
King’s pledges to offer an accessible hiring process and to be responsive to the accessibility requirements of all employees.