1. Accessible Learning Services
General Information

2. Who we are and what we do
Accessible Learning Services works in collaboration with students, faculty, the wider college (personnel) and support staff. Together, we identify and implement strategies to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to achieve their educational goals. Services are available to students at all campuses.

3. Who Accesses Accessible Learning Services?
Any registered Mohawk College student that has been identified or suspects that they have a disability. We support many students with a wide range of disabilities; including but not limited to:
Physical, Medical, Mobility, and Neurological Conditions
Mental Health Condition
Learning Disability
Acquired Brain Injury
Deaf, deafened or hard of hearing
Blind or Low Vision

4. Registration is required for Accommodations
The need for accommodation and supporting documentation is not transferred by high schools or former post-secondary schools to Mohawk College – Accessible Learning Services It is important for students to identify with Accessible Learning Services to receive accommodations. We recommend registration with Accessible Learning Services well before the start date of classes.

5. Documentation
ALS requires documentation of disability to provide appropriate accommodations and services. The type of documentation to be submitted will be determined by the nature of the disability
Psychoeducational assessments must be no older than 5 years or conducted after the age of 18
Medical Documentation Form (located on the college’s website) to be completed by a Registered Health Care Professional
Individual Educational Plans (IEP) from High Schools can be used to provide an interim or initial accommodation plan

6. Documentation Continued…
Other documentation may include:
Neuropsychological assessment
Medical letter with impact of disability, diagnosis is not required
Audiogram
Please note: If you suspect you have a Learning Disability, please contact Accessible Learning Services to obtain a Delta Screener. A General Practitioner can not diagnose a learning disability.
If you have any questions about documentation please contact our Triage staff: or
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7. What We Offer

8. Confidential Services
All student documentation, information shared and other records are kept in strict confidence based upon The Freedom of Information and Protection Act (FIPPA)
There is student autonomy in terms of sharing the Confidential Academic Accommodation Plan (CAAP) with faculty and others
There will be no record of accessing Accessible Learning Services on your diploma or transcript
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9. Confidential Academic Accommodation Plan
The CAAP
Confidential Academic Accommodation Plan

10. Creating the CAAP Accessing accommodations is a self-driven process
Creating the CAAP is a collaborative and empowering process
The CAAP can be reviewed and modified at any time based upon student need
Disclosure of a disability is at the discretion of the student and
disability diagnosis does not appear on a CAAP

11. Accommodation Planning
There are 2 main types of accommodations: 1. Accommodations for the Classroom Setting 2. Accommodations for Testing

12. Supports

13. ALS Supports Ongoing accommodation planning Learning Strategies
Adaptive technology assessment and training
Alternative format
Access to equipment loan

14. Mohawk College Supports
Accessibility Counsellors work closely with professors and College service areas to support students accommodation needs.
Accessible Learning Services connects students with services that promote academic success including :
Learning Support Centre: peer tutoring, math & writing centre
Counselling Services
Health Centre

15. Financial Information and Support
There are grants and bursaries for both Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) and non-OSAP students.
ALS provides information and helps students apply for funding available for students with disabilities; including grants, and bursaries.
**Accessible Learning Services encourages students to apply for OSAP in order to increase the amount of funds that they could potentially be eligible for.

16. Next Steps
Gather any documentation related to your disability (medical documentation, IEP, assessments).
Contact Triage Support Staff by:
Phone: (905)
Visit: The Square to arrange an appointment.