Transition to Post-Secondary Workshops

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Academic Accommodations and University – virtual workshop

All high school students and parents (or other support persons) who have questions or concerns about the transition to university for students with disabilities are invited to attend this session. This workshop is for you, your family and support team to ask questions about the transition to university.  York  University is funded directly by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to help students across the province, who are attending any college or university in Ontario.  

You will learn about:

• Documentation required to access academic accommodations.

• The supports and accommodations available through Student Accessibility Services at York.

• Transition planning.
  
  
  

This workshop will take place from 7 to 8p.m. on the dates listed below.

To participate, register before the workshop begins. 

• Tuesday, October 8, 2024:  Registration Form 

• Wednesday, December 11, 2024:  Registration Form 

• Wednesday, March 5, 2025: Registration Form 

• Wednesday, May 14, 2025:  Registration Form 

Strengthening Transitions to Post-Secondary for Autistic Students and their Families – in person on York University Keele Campus

This informational day is designed for grade 10, 11, and 12 students who are Autistic and planning to attend post-secondary, as well as their families. 

Join us to explore key insights! You'll delve into:

• The transition realities facing students and their families

• How to access support

• Strategies for academic success

• Insights into student life at the university shared by current York students

• Methods to nurture and strengthen independence

This workshop will take place in person at the York University Keele Campus on Thursday, February 20, 2024 from 9am to 1pm. To register visit Student Accessibility Services Transitioning to University.

If you have questions about any of the above programs, please contact projecta@yorku.ca. 

Transition Plan Opportunity

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: DECEMBER 6, 2024

Check out the Online to Success course which is a primarily asynchronous course that runs during second semester, specifically designed to offer guidance to students with LD, ADHD, ASD and mental health disorders to help them develop the skills they need to thrive in post-secondary environments. 

Please note The Regional Assessment and Resource Centre (RARC) is housed at Queen's University but they are funded directly by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities to help students across the province, who are attending any college or university in Ontario.  

The RARC also created the Transition Resource Guide that is linked on our school department website.

To be eligible for the OLTS-Ontario program, students must meet the below criteria: 

• Be in Grade 12 (or doing additional year)

• Planning to attend a degree or diploma granting program at post-secondary 

• Have impairments in accessing the curriculum without academic accommodations

• Be diagnosed with a learning disability, ADHD, ASD, and/or a mental health disorder 

Student and families can send their Registration packages DIRECTLY to  the following:

Email: rarc.transitions@queensu.ca 

Fax: 613-533-6564 

Mail/Courier/Drop-Off: 

Transitions Coordinator RARC, Queen’s University Mackintosh-Corry Hall, Room B100 68 University Avenue Kingston, ON K7L 3N6