The following is the Fall/Winter 2020-2021 SAS Newsletter published by Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
The following is the Fall/Winter 2020-2021 SAS Newsletter published by Brock University, St. Catharines, Ontario
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SJB STUDENT SERVICES PATHWAY PLANNING
Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre Student Accessibility Services
Student Wellness and Accessibility Centre Student Accessibility Services
SAS provides services and supports to foster an equitable educational experience for students with disabilities, and assists them in achieving their academic goals. We facilitate academic accommodations and provide supports to students with a documented permanent disability or temporary ongoing medical, mental health and/or cyclical health condition that is affecting academic functioning. Services and accommodations are determined on an individual basis.
The SAS Application Process
The SAS Application Process
Information for Students with Disabilities
Information for Students with Disabilities
Step 1
Step 1
Students must complete their university applications through OUAC by Jan. 15, 2021.
Step 2
Step 2
Gather information:
Up-to-date documentation of the student’s disability is required.
Copy of previous IEP. For documentation requirements, please visit brocku.ca/health-wellness-accessibility/sas/new-students
Step 3
Step 3
Once a student has received a letter of acceptance to Brock University and has accepted their offer, they should contact the Student Accessibility Services transitions co-ordinator as soon as possible to inform us of their needs and begin arrangements for accommodations. Appropriate documentation of disability To access SAS services, students must submit appropriate professional documentation of functional impact of a disability or medical condition.
Documentation guidelines can befound at brocku.ca/health-wellness-accessibility/sas/new-students
Services and accommodations are determined on an individual basis, depending on the documented needs of the student
Pleasebeadvisedthatacademicaccommodationsatthe post-secondary level may differ significantly from the accommodations provided in high school.
For information on the accessibility admissions policy at Brock, please visit: brocku.ca/admissions/accessibility
IMPORTANT DATES:
Brock University Virtual Fall Preview Day: Monday, November 9, 2020. Visit: discover.brocku.ca/fallpreview. Virtual Fall Preview Day will be open for the remainder of the fall.
Accessibility Admission Deadline: April 15th 2021.
Brock University Virtual Spring Open House: Date TBD. More info can be found at discover.brocku.ca/openhouse
ORIENTATION PROGRAMS:
Start with Strategies Conference 2021. Visit brocku.ca/health-wellness-accessibility/sas/ strategies-conference
Transition programs
Transition programs
Smart Start
Smart Start
SmartStartisBrockUniversity’sacademicorientationprogram for all incoming first-year students.
Smart Start provides a great opportunity for students with a diagnosed disability or health condition to meet with Student Accessibility Services.
Students will meet with a Case Manager and other staff, review accessibility needs and, where appropriate, discuss technology needs.
StudentsmustindicateontheironlineSmartStartregistrationform that they wish to meet with SAS.
Depending on the COVID-19 situation, if it is not possible to meet for an in-person appointment, SAS staff will arrange for a virtual meeting with students. To register for Smart Start, visit brocku.ca/start
Start with Strategies Conference
Start with Strategies Conference
A transition program offered by Student Accessibility Services that is specifically designed for students with a diagnosed Learning Disability and/or other documented disability.
Start with Strategies is a workshop-based program designed to offer an introduction to university life and skills for a successful transition.
Start with Strategies offers multiple program options:
Online Program
One-Day Program
Two-Day Program
Workshops include: understanding your psycho-educational assessment/ understanding your disability, strategies for academic success, introduction to seminars and lectures, time management and organization, using assistive technology, stress and anxiety management, and self advocacy.
Online Program
Online Program
New as of this year, we have launched our first ever Online Start with Strategies. After having to cancel our in-person program option this past year, we have developed an online program that reaches all students through Brocks Learning Management System (SAKAI). Students who participate have access to personalized workshops and online activities tailored to the unique needs of students with disabilities.
One-Day Option
One-Day Option
Students have a full day of individualized workshops that will help better prepare them for the transition to Post Secondary. Students also have the opportunity to connect with SAS Staff and fellow first-year students. Dates are TBA pending the current COVID-19 situation.
Two-Day Option
Two-Day Option
Offering the same workshops as the One-Day options plus, an overnight stay on campus and off campus activities. Dates are TBA pending the current COVID-19 situation. These programs are funded by the Ministry of Training, Colleges and Universities.
For more details, please visit brocku.ca/health-wellness-accessibility/ sas/strategies-conference
REGISTER WITH SAS
New students can register by completing our new student registration form:REGISTER WITH SAS
CONTACT BROCK SAS
CONTACT BROCK SAS
If you wish to connect the SAS office, please complete the SAS Contact Request Form and they will reach out to arrange a phone appointment to chat further!
For questions or to send copies of documentation of a disability, please contact:
Transition Co-ordinator Student Accessibility Services
1812 Sir Isaac Brock Way St. Catharines ON L2S 3A1
F 905 688 7260 (Attn: Transition Co-ordinator)
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