Accommodations
An accommodation reduces or removes barriers to ensure fair and equitable access to classroom, testing, co-op/fieldwork environments, extra-curriculars as examples. Formal accommodations are managed by the Student Accessibility Centre (Halifax) and the Student Success Centre (Truro).
An accommodation is introduced when a protected characteristic (as defined by )Ěýmay place you at a disadvantage compared to other students who are not affected by a : e.g. (dis)ability.Ěý
Having an accommodation does not provide an unfair advantage over other students as students with accommodations are still expected to demonstrate they've met the learning outcomes set for the course.
Types of Accommodations Available
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Accommodate Software
The Student Accessibility Centre (Halifax) and Student Success Centre (Truro) utilizes a software application called “” to streamline student accommodations. This software helps all users more effectively and efficiently manage the student accommodation process.