Ryerson University Access Centrefor students with disabilities

Prospective Student and Parent Information

Session

Summer 2013

Will my accommodations transfer over and be the same as high school.

TRUE OR FALSE?

Suzy Studen

t Not exactly…

FrannieFacilitator

Initial questions and concerns?

Who we serve What we “do” The registration process Course loads, OSAP and Bursary All the rest

Outline

Who We Serve

The Access Centre will serve all of my student needs while I am at Ryerson.

TRUE OR FALSE?

Stacey Studen

t Not entirely…

Fred Facilitat

or

The Role of the Access CentreWhat we DO:

Put academic accommodations in place

Educate and support students being their own advocates

Maintaining a confidential environment

Help with BSWD funding

Serve as a liaison to other RU and community resources

What we DON’T do (& who does)

Which Service? Where it’s provided

Counselling Therapeutic CSDCAcademic Department

Housing Student Housing Services

General Financial Aid Student Financial Assistance

Library or academic research access

Diane Michaud (Library Services for Persons with Disabilities)

Registration Info/ New Student info

http://www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/new/

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A System of Support

All I need to bring to my registration appointment is my IEP.

TRUE OR FALSE?

Steve Studen

t

This helps, but…

http://www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/accesscentre/

How to Register with Us

At the university level it is the student’s responsibility to inform the professor of their accommodations.

TRUE OR FALSE?

Stacey Studen

t Yes & here’s why…

Professor Accommodation Form

1. Obtain Documentation- must clearly state the functional limitations of the disability related to the academic experience while at university (Psycho-educational assessment or Disability Documentation Form) For more info on what’s needed for your appointment: http://www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/accesscentre/students/registration/index.html#documentation

2. Fax or mail in a copy of your documentation Fax: 416-979-5094Mail: 350 Victoria Street, Office POD 61   Toronto, Ontario M5B 2K3

3. Contact the Access Centre to schedule an appointment Phone: 416-979-5290

4. Meet with Accommodation Facilitator - review your disability documentation and implement appropriate academic accommodations

5. Students submits Professor Accommodation Form to faculty

6. Follow-up with Facilitator with any questions or concerns.

Registration Checklist

There are funding options available for students needing educational services or equipment.

TRUE OR FALSE?

PeterParent

TRUE… sort of

Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)

Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities (CSG-PDSE)

Only available to students who APPLY and are ELIGIBLE for OSAP

Course Load, OSAP & BSWD

http://www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/accesscentre/students/financial_assistance/index.html

BSWD: How to Apply

Examples of BSWD Eligible Expenses

Note takers Tutoring services Psycho-educational assessments Specialized transportation Alternative to text material Digital Voice Recorders Vision aids (i.e. Zoom Text) FM Systems and repairs Voice to Text, Text to Voice and other

assistive software

Eligible expenses are individualized and based on documentation

Non-disability related educational expenses, such as tuition, residence or books

Expenses not related to a student’s attendance in PSE

Expenses typically incurred by all students participating in PSE courses ( i.e. camera in photography course)

Expenses incurred during time periods that OSAP or OSBP funding was not provided

INELEGIBLE EXPENSES

BSWD: What if I am not OSAP eligible?

You will not qualify for the CSG-CDSE or BSWD

Check for other funding options on the Ryerson scholarships and awards page.Find this page under the Student Financial Assistance site or at:www.ryerson.ca/currentstudents/awards/index.html

True or False?

I will be able to communicate with the Access Centre and be updated on

my child’s accommodations

Possibly …. and here’s whyParisa Parent

Freida Facilitator

To maintain the confidentiality of our services, the Access Centre will not communicate with anyone outside of the Access Centre without a student’s written permission This includes:

Parents Professors Health Care Providers

Confidentiality

When we leave here today we won’t have any other questions.

TRUE OR FALSE?

FALSE… probably

FAQ

“I live with a learning disability. With the help of the Access Centre, Ryerson community, and my own hard work, I now see that so-called ‘disabilities’ can serve as positive and motivational catalysts. I now strive to be the very best I can be, am inspired to work harder than most others around me, and strongly encourage others with learning disabilities and mental health issues to do the same.” –2nd Year Radio and Television student

Benefits : Testimonial

S.H.I.F.T. Day

For Students Heading Into Full-Time Single day program on August 21st

Tour Campus Learn about campus services Meet other incoming students Free lunch! Academic and personal development

programming

Monday – Friday, 9am - 4:30pm

POD 61 B, 350 Victoria Street (area connecting Jorgenson Hall to Library)

416-979-5290 accessfrontdesk@ryerson.ca

www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/accesscentre/

@RUAccessCentre

Questions? Contact Us