About CAL Services
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About the CAL
Working together for accessible learning.
The Centre for Accessible Learning is committed to ensuring our students have equal access at Algonquin College through our services and supports. The CAL provides academic accommodations and educational support services for students who have permanent and/or temporary disabilities. Interim accommodations may be provided to students who are in the process of being assessed for a disability.
Services are confidential, free and voluntary. Students are, however, required to self-identify in order to access services.
We are mandated and guided by the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Ontario Human Rights Commission’s Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities (2018), and Algonquin College’s Policy AC01.
Accommodations and Supports
The CAL provides a variety of accommodations and services to students who have registered. Follow the links below to find out how we can support you.
- The CAL Team – The CAL follows a team approach that involves you, your instructors, your Disabilities Counsellor, and others.
- Letter of Accommodation (LOA) – A confidential document describing the academic accommodations to which you are entitled.
- Learning Strategy Support – Personalized sessions to help you become an effective learner and achieve your academic goals.
- Assistive Technology – Needs assessments, training, access to a fully equipped Assistive Technology (AT) Lab, and Accessible Print-Based Services.
- Support for Students with Autism – Transition Support Centre
- Residence Attendant Services – Non-medical assistance with everyday tasks, 24 hours per day, eight months of the year.
- Support for Apprentices – Apprenticeship Success Centre