Accessibility and accommodation 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 Student Services office is open to both current and future students, and all students are encouraged to register early.
Academic Accommodations
Student Services provides support for students with permanent injury, illness or disabilities 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 Student Services at learning.assistance@auarts.ca to request and receive Academic Accommodations prior to each academic term.
AUArts Student Services has basic and enhanced accommodations available:
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Basic Accommodations |
Enhanced Accommodations (subject to funding) |
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Adjustments to class attendance expectations |
Sign Language Interpreter |
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Extensions on deadlines for projects, assignments |
CART Services |
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Provision of distraction free space for exams |
Learning Strategist |
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Extended time for tests and examinations |
Private Tutor |
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Use of specialized computer software |
Earplugs, or noise cancelling headphones |
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Deferred exams |
Specialized Equipment |
Policy & Procedures
Short-term Accommodations
Students with short-term, health-related difficulties (greater than two weeks, less than three months), who are not classified as having a permanent disability, will be provided appropriate assistance based on a referral and recommendations from a specialist, caregiver and/or AUArts counselling services.
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. During COVID19, AUArts encourages all students with mobility concerns to contact Student Services at learning.assistance@auarts.ca, before visiting the campus due to access restrictions.
Contact Us
During the COVID19 pandemic, students are encouraged to contact Student Services by email learning.assistance@auarts.ca or on video conferencing with Microsoft Teams.