Legal Information

• Algonquin College ODA Accessibility Plan
• Academic Accommodations
• External Links

Algonquin College ODA Accessibility Plan

Algonquin's current Accessibility Plan (2006/2007) in RTF format
Algonquin's current Accessibility Plan (2006/2007) in PDF format

Accessibility Plan (2005/2006) in RTF format
Accessibility Plan (2004/2005) in RTF format Accessibility Plan (2003/2004) in RTF format

Academic Accommodations

Reasonable academic accommodations and services are provided to students with disabilities in order to ensure equal opportunity and freedom from discrimination at the College. Academic accommodations may include adaptations in the way specific courses are delivered, and the use of assistive devices and support services. A qualified CSD counsellor and the student who will use them determine the selection of assistive devices and services. In exceptional circumstances, modifications in academic requirements may be considered. The College has the right to select the specific adaptive equipment and support services it provides, as long as they are reasonable and effective.

One or more of the following services may be required to reasonably accommodate the learning needs of students with disabilities:

• Readers or note-takers;
• Allowance of extra time to complete tests/examinations;
• A quiet, distraction-free testing environment;
• Examinations that are individually proctored, read orally, dictated, or typed/word processed;
• Assistive devices or adaptive equipment (e.g., computers, calculators, specialized software, formula sheets, tape recorders).

The purpose of academic accommodations is to provide educational equity, not advantage. Faculty members should not modify their grading procedures, course standards, or course requirements for students with disabilities.

External Links

The World Wide Web Consortium - W3C, Web Accessibility Initiative (WAIT)
The Ontario Human Rights Code (OHRC)
OHRC Plain English Guide
Canadian Human Rights Commission
United Nations - Human Rights Page
Human Rights Research and Education Centre - Ottawa University