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
contact is access@dal.ca or 902-494-2836
All steps are required in order to implement accommodations. The Student AccessibilityComplete and submit a request for accommodation through the Centre’s Accommodate software [log-in required with your NetID]. Types of accommodations available.
Submit your supporting documentation for review through the Centre’s Accommodate software [log-in required with your NetID].
Book an appointment with an advisor to discuss your request. Appointments are conducted in-person or virtually and are mandatory. You will need your NetID to book an appointment.
Log into Accommodate
Select “Accommodations” then “Accommodations Renewal”
Select “Add New” and the semester you are requesting
Select “Click here to renew accommodations” and choose which accommodations you are requesting for each of your courses and submit
Log onto Accommodate
Select “Test/Exam Booking”, “New Booking Request” and pick the course from the drop down menu
Enter the details of your test/exam including the date and time your class is scheduled to write it and hit “Check availability”
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.
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
The Arts & Administration Building and Prince Hall have an elevator to all floors except the 4th floor, Angels’ Roost residence.
The New Academic Building has an elevator to all floors. The Library has an elevator to all floors.
Renovations to be completed by fall 2022 will service all floors of Alexandra Hall except the 4th floor.
Below is a map showing the barrier-reduced campus route.
King’s is working to improve wheelchair accessibility on campus.
The Arts & Administration Building, Prince Hall, the New Academic Building and the Library can be accessed by people using wheelchairs. A portion of the student residence Alexandra Hall will be wheelchair accessible as of fall 2022.
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.