Transition and Support ServicesFor Students with Disabilities

Somei Tam & Boris VukovicPaul Menton Centre

January 16, 2016

Paul Menton Centre

Established in 1990 to provide comprehensive range of disability services

Mandate from the Accommodation Policy for Students with Disabilities

Funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges & Universities (MTCU) and by Carleton

Mission: To foster equal access to the university experience for students with disabilities while maintaining academic standards through provision of academic accommodations and support services, in partnership with the Carleton community.

Integrative model of service delivery that respects dignity, individualization, and integration of students with disabilities

Focus on customer service, efficient delivery of services, and active engagement of students and faculty in the accommodation process

Students with Disabilities @ PMC

ADHD23%

ASD4%

Hearing2%

ABI4%

Learning Disabilities

Medical9%

Mobility4%

Other0%

Mental Health26%

Visual1%

2015-2016

Total: 2311

Transition to Carleton

Prepare documentation| Psycho-educational assessment report| PMC documentation forms| IEP alone is not sufficient

Attend Make the CUT| May 4, 2016 at Carleton University| Nov 2016 at Algonquin College

Research disability services and financial aid| Review the RARC Transition Resource Guide: www.transitionresourceguide.ca| NEADS Disability Awards website: www.disabilityawards.ca

Schedule information meetings| Disability services| Campus accessibility| Academic departments| Residence and tours

www.transitionresourceguide.ca

www.disabilityawards.ca

Transition to Carleton

Summer planning| Registration with the PMC

• Advance notice for supports for sensory disabilities| University summer orientation | Request residence accommodation through Housing

Beginning of term| PMC Intro| Get the FACTS| Coordinator appointment

• Accommodations• Support services• Referrals• Funding options (BSWD)

Secondary vs. Post-secondary

Post-secondary education is not mandated by the law

Post-secondary is considered adult education with different expectations from students, parents, & institutions

Students must provide proof of a disability and information regarding functional impairment in order to receive academic support

High school • Accommodations are

mandated by the Education Act

• Support based on educational needs

• Modifications to the curriculum are permitted

• Educational Assistant provided for support

• School provides IEP to every teacher automatically

College/University• Accommodations are

mandated by the Human Rights Code• Accommodations based on functional limitation of a

disability in the academic setting• Students are expected to meet essential course

and program requirements• No EA provided, students need to take action and

seek out support services• LOA must be sent to each instructor each term if a

student requires accommodations. • Student is responsible for liaising with instructors

and for booking tests/exam accommodations

Secondary vs. Post-secondary

Changing Role of Parents

Role of students change significantly in post-secondary, they: Need to become independent, and Need to advocate for themselves.

Similarly, parental role is also undergoing a period of change and adjustment. From K-12, they have been their children’s advocates and sole

emotional & financial support. In post-secondary, they are expected to transition to a more supporting

role of coach and ally.

What are Accommodations?

Designed to accommodate functional challenges/limitations caused by a person’s disability and to allow him or her to perform the essential requirements of his or her academic courses or programs at the same level-playing field of his or her peers.

Individualized to disability-related needs of the person in relation to the task to be performed

…NOT modifications to fundamental skills or knowledge (essential requirements)

…NOT intended to guarantee success for the student

…NOT intended to make it “easier” compared to classmates

Goal of Accommodation

Accommodations

Typical | Extra time| Quiet location| Computer, AT| Notetaking, audio recording| Breaks

Exceptional| Rarely supported, requires additional specific documentation | Cueing/formula sheets| Adjusted exam schedule| Alternative evaluation| Double time

Ongoing Services

Exam and classroom accommodations Learning strategies support Educational counselling Mentoring Tutoring referral Workshops Screening for LD/ADHD/Mental Health Referrals to other campus services General check-ins 24- Hour Attendant Services in residence Transcription services Assistive Technology

Other Campus Support Services

Student Academic Success Centre Student Science Success Centre Math Tutorial Centre Library Services Writing Tutorial Service Learning Support Services Health and Counselling Services Career & Coop Services FIT: Action Program

Qualifying Programs

Enriched Support Program (ESP) & Aboriginal Enriched Support Program (AESP) www.carleton.ca/esp

| Full-time qualifying program for:– Students whose high school grades and performance do not represent their academic potential.– Students who would like more academic support as they begin their studies.– Applicants who have taken time away from school and wish to start university in a supported

environment.| 4 streams: Arts & Social Sciences, Science, Commerce, Engineering | Fall admission (June 1 deadline) & Winter admission (Dec 15 deadline) for Arts & Social Sciences

stream only| Program:

– up to 3 credits + 2 academic skills workshops– academic advising + mentoring + academic coaching

| Application package: form, high school transcript, personal statement essay, 2 references, $65 fee

Special Student - Continuing Education| Apply to Registrar’s Office for Carleton student #| Take up to 1.0 credit per term in Fall/Winter & 0.5 credit in Spr/Sum| Apply to degree program if meet min. CGPA for # credits taken (e.g. 2.0 credits with 8.0 CGPA or

higher, 2.5 credits with 7.0 CGPA or higher etc)

For more information…

Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities

Phone: 613-520-6608TTY: 613-520-3937

pmc@carleton.cawww.carleton.ca/pmc