Accommodation Information for 2022
If you require an accommodation, we want to make sure you get the support you need. The Assessment Centre and Accessible Learning Services are both open virtually and are standing by to ensure your Accommodation Plan is one less thing for you to worry about.
A quick guide to test accommodations during online delivery
Answer the questions below to get a quick response about how your test accommodations are arranged during online delivery. You can view further instructions below to make sure your needs are met. You will also find the form below to book your test with the Assessment Centre.
Have you registered?
To receive an Accommodation Plan, you must be registered with Accessible Learning Services.
What is an accommodation plan?
Once you have registered with Accessible Learning Services, you will meet (virtually) with your Accessibility Consultant. You will discuss your needs and, from this, an Accommodation Plan will be created that outlines support you can receive. Your plan will be sent to your professors.
How do test accommodations work during online delivery?
Please look at the tab below that reflects your accommodation needs for instructions on how to organize your tests or exams.
Extra Time
If your Accommodation Plan says you require more time during a test or exam, please let your professor know ahead of each test to add your extra time to Blackboard, and you will take your test at the same time as the rest of your class.
Adaptive Technology
If your Accommodation Plan says you require adaptive technology during your test, for example, ReadWrite software or Kurzweil, you will need to book your test with the Assessment Centre.
Please note that the Assessment Centre requires seven days’ notice to arrange accommodations. We have asked faculty to announce tests as early as possible to help with this. Make sure to remind faculty that you will not be writing your test with the class.
You can book your test using the form below.
Reader, Scribe or Additional Accommodations
If your Accommodation Plan says you require a reader, scribe or other additional accommodations to write your test, you will need to book your test with the Assessment Centre. They will provide online invigilation with the supports you require.
Please note that the Assessment Centre requires seven days’ notice to arrange accommodations. We have asked faculty to announce tests as early as possible to help with this. Make sure to remind faculty that you will not be writing your test with the class.
You can book your test using the form below.
Assessment Centre Policies and Procedures
- This Assessment Centre is only to be used by students registered with Accessible Learning Services. If a student needs to take a rescheduled test and is not registered with Accessible Learning Services, we cannot allow them to write with the Centre. Please see your Academic Department to arrange a space in these cases.
- Professors are required to submit tests 48 hours (or sooner!) before the test date that the student will be writing with the centre.
Questions?
If you have questions at any time, please reach out to your Accessibility Consultant. You can also contact the Assessment Centre directly or contact Accessible Learning Services.
