ac information session july 2013
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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/
AccessCentre
Learning
Success
Centre
Student
Writing
Centre
MathAssistan
ce Centre
Student Service
s for TRSM
English Languag
e Support
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 [email protected]
www.ryerson.ca/studentservices/accesscentre/
@RUAccessCentre
Questions? Contact Us