"Dalhousie University is committed to the goal of providing equal opportunity for qualified students with disabilities. To demonstrate full respect for the academic capacities and potential of students with disabilities, the University seeks to remove attitudinal and environmental restrictions which may hamper or prevent academically-qualified students with disabilities from participating fully in University life. The University understands that persons with disabilities may have different ways of doing things, recognizing that performance is not inferior merely because it is different."- Policy on Accessibility for Students with Disabilities

The Student Accessibility Services provides individualized support services to Dalhousie University students, and with a full time advisor and staff, we're ready to assist you.

We are an on campus office that assists students by offering programs and advocacy services, fostering an accessible and welcoming campus.

We offer a variety of services for students with permanent or temporary disabilities including:

• Exam accommodations
• Note taking program
• Orientation
• Assistance in access to funding resources
• Assistance in obtaining internal & external services

 

Please note that owing to the chemical sensitivities of those who work in and frequent this office, our environment must be scent free...We Share The Air!

Did you know that there are grant programs - Provincial and Federal - available for students with a disability?

Non-repayable/grant funding of up to $10,000 - $12,000 per year per student - based on the Province/Territory of origin may be available to qualified students.

Come in and meet us to find out more about our services and programs.

All students with disabilities are encouraged to register with the office.

Student Accessibility Services:

(902) 494-2836, or access@dal.ca

6227 University Avenue