Accommodation Definitions

1 Test/Exam Per Day

Category: Test/Exam

Student should only be scheduled for maximum one test/exam per day. There is no minimum rest time between scheduled tests/exams. E.g. one test can be scheduled in the evening and the next one can be the following morning.

1-Day Rest

Category: Test/Exam

Student should have approximately one full day rest between all tests/exams. E.g. if a test/exam is scheduled on Monday, next one should not be scheduled until Wednesday.

2-Day Rest

Category: Test/Exam

Student should have two full days rest between all tests and exams.

24-Hour Rest

Category: Test/Exam

Student should have approximately 24 hours between the start of 1 test/exam to start of next one.

3-Day Rest

Category: Test/Exam

Student should have three full days rest between all tests and exams.

Access to PowerPoints/Slides

Category: In Class

Student should be provided access to class slides ahead of class time, when available. Student to make arrangements with instructor.

Accessible Classroom: Furniture/Space (Registrar Support)

Category: University Accessibility Planning

Student's classrooms will be reviewed each term to support accessibility needs. This may include ensuring the classroom has required accessible furniture or is in a space that the student can access independently.

Accessible Classroom: Mobility (Registrar Support)

Category: University Accessibility Planning

Student's classroom locations should be reviewed each term to support mobility needs. SAS will be in contact with the Office of the Registrar to coordinate the implementation of the accommodation.

Accessible Classroom: Technology (Registrar Support)

Category: University Accessibility Planning

Student's classroom will be reviewed each term by SAS to ensure student has access to assistive technology such as Assistive Listening Devices, digital annotations, classroom lecture recording, microphones, etc. SAS will be in contact with the Office of the Registrar to coordinate the implementaton of this accommodation. SAS may reach out to instructors to discuss classroom needs.

Accessible Parking (Parking Services)

Category: University Accessibility Planning

Student is in need of parking close to campus buildings for disability-related reasons.

Accommodation for Class Discussions

Category: In Class

Student may require additional supports/aids or alternative means to meet classroom discussion/participation requirements. Examples might include providing the student with a discussion prompt or question ahead of class time, having the student meet with instructor or TA individually to discuss topic area or submitting reflection/summary of topic when student is unable to participate due to disability. Student is required to meet with their instructor at the beginning of the term to discuss the use of their accommodation, and to come up with an arrangement taking into consideration the essential requirements of the course. Instructors are invited to reach out to the SAS Coordinator to discuss further.

Accommodation for Class Presentations

Category: In Class

Student may require additional supports/aids or alternative means to meet classroom presentation requirements. Students should reach out to their Instructor to discuss this accommodation at the beginning of the term. Examples of accommodations may include allowing student to present to just the Instructor, student to video record their presentation, student allowed to bring notes to the presentation etc. Instructors are invited to reach out to the SAS Coordinator to discuss further.

Accommodation for Missed Test

Category: Test/Exam

Description and accommodation not fully developed yet, definition to come.

Additional Break During Question Period: Thesis Defense

Category: Thesis

Student may request an additional break during the question period. Student is expected to complete the questions from committee member before requesting break. SAS to discuss the limits of this accommodation with faculty, e.g., how many breaks, maximum time allowance to ensure committee members are scheduled accordingly.

Additional Break: Oral Exam

Category: Comprehensive Exam

Student may request an additional break during the question period if impacted by disability. Student is expected to complete the questions from committee member before requesting break. SAS to discuss the limits of this accommodation with faculty, such as how many breaks and maximum time allowance to ensure committee members are scheduled accordingly, etc.

Adjustable Table

Category: Test/Exam

Student should be provided with an adjustable table for all tests/exams. Student may rotate between sitting and standing to manage their health/disability needs.