Program Comparison Help

Decision-making made easy! This tool gives you a breakdown of individual programs offered at George Brown College and how they differ from other programs you’re interested in. Use this tool to select up to 10 programs to compare, helping you make the right choice for the career you want.
Instructions:

1. Under Program Comparison, click Add a New Program

2. Search for one of the programs you’re interested in (either alphabetically, by interest or by job)

3. Click on the title of the program in the menu

4. Click Add to Comparison

5. Continue searching for programs using steps 2-4

6. When you’re done, clicking Program Comparison will give you a preview of the programs and the option to delete, add or clear all

7. Open Program Compare for more details and an easy-to-read comparison of the programs you’ve selected

Disability Services

George Brown College is committed to equal access to education for students with disabilities. Sometimes that means making accommodations facilitated by the Disability Services office. Here are some of the disabilities accommodated and the services offered. You simply need to register to ensure you receive the services you require.

Watch the “Disability Consultant at George Brown College” YouTube video (This link opens a new window)

Campus Tours and Interactive Map (This link opens a new window)

How to Register? YouTube video (This link opens a new window)

HOW TO REGISTER

INTAKE FORM

Disabilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Acquired Brain Injury
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
Medical (includes conditions such as Epilepsy, HIV, Diabetes, Kidney Disease)
Deaf, Deafened, Hard of Hearing
Learning Disabilities
Low Vision/Blindness
Mobility/Functional (includes physical, mobility and neurological disabilities)
Mental Health (includes Depression, Anxiety Disorder, Schizophrenia, Mood Disorders, Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome)

We provide assistance and consultation for a wide array of educational accommodations, including:

access to adaptive technology
accommodation for pre-admission and placement testing
computerized notetakers
financial assistance (bursary)
learning strategies
Large-print, taped or Braille materials
loaning of recording devices
peer notetakers
reduced course loads
sign language interpreters
tutors

Frequently Asked Questions

Additional Services and Information

Enhanced Services for Students with Learning Disabilities

Disability Services Policies and Procedures (PDF*)

Disability Services Handbook (PDF*)

INFORMATION ON BURSARY FOR STUDENT WITH A DISABILITY (BSWD)

The Library Learning Commons has launched new Accessible Library Services for students with disabilities, including students who are Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing.

Extended loan period for books other selected reference materials
Research assistance and library tours – contact your Program Liaison Librarian
Research help from your home - by phone, email, TTY or Live Help
Assistance with photocopying and getting books and other materials from the shelves
Alternate formats for print materials
Assistive devices to use in the campus libraries: hand held magnifiers and
magnifiers (called a mono-mouse) that work with TV monitors; large print
computer keyboards; portable lighting devices and book holders.
upgraded ZoomText software in designated computer stations in the Library
Learning Commons
ubi duo device at the circulation and research help desk of your campus library:
the ubi duo assists communication between hearing, Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing people and those who prefer to communicate instantly via type-to-text displays
23 Library staff trained in Everyday ASL

Check out the new Accessible Library Services on the Library Learning Commons website: http://researchguides.georgebrown.ca/accessibility