Accessibility Services

AUArts aims to work collaboratively and innovatively with the campus community to create an accessible, equitable, and supportive learning environment for all students. Our Accessibility Services office is open to both current and future students, and all students are encouraged to register early.

Academic Accommodations

Accessibility Services provides support for students with documented disabilities or mental health concerns in the form of Academic Accommodations – essentially modifications to course expectations while maintaining the academic integrity of the course.  Academic Accommodations are based on a demonstrated need and require medical or other professional documentation to support the request.  Students are required to register with Accessibility Services through the Accommodate App located under MyApps (this will be live in August). Please reach out to accessibility@auarts.ca with any questions.

AUArts Student Services has basic and enhanced accommodations available:

Basic Accommodations

Enhanced Accommodations (subject to funding)

Adjustments to class attendance expectations

Sign Language Interpreter

Extensions on deadlines for projects, assignments

CART Services

Provision of distraction free space for exams

Learning Strategist

Extended time for tests and examinations

Private Tutor

Use of specialized computer software

Earplugs, or noise cancelling headphones

Deferred exams

Specialized Equipment

Policy & Procedures

Alberta Student Aid

Students with physical or learning disabilities are advised to apply for Alberta Student Aid (or similar Provincial or State Financial Aid programs).  Alberta Student Aid recipients may also be eligible for grant funding to support enhanced accommodation services.

Accessibility

AUArts is wheelchair accessible.

Contact Us

Students are encouraged to contact Accessibility Services early to begin the process. Please log-on to the Accommodate App under MyApps (starting in August) or email accessibility@auarts.ca to connect.