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GOAL: A Golden Hawk's Orientation to Accessible Learning
GOAL: A Golden Hawk's Orientation to Accessible Learning
GOAL: A Golden Hawk's Orientation to Accessible Learning is provided to all incoming students with disabilities registered with Accessible Learning. The program was developed to inform and assist students with their orientation to university and Accessible Learning.
GOAL comprises of both synchronous and asynchronous segments. Students will be provided with additional details about the orientation once they have met with their Accommodation Consultant and their registration is complete.
Getting started with Accessible Learning
Accessible Learning aims to provide students with temporary or permanent disabilities with access to accommodations that remove barriers and allow opportunities for equal participation. Support is provided in a way that aids students in completing the essential requirements of their courses and program without jeopardizing academic integrity.
Students with disabilities are encouraged to register with Accessible Learning for academeic accommodation planning.
Step one: Register with Accessible Learning
Whether you are coming directly from high school, as a grad, mature, or transfer student, the registration process is the same. Students enrolling at Laurier for a fall term start should begin the registration process as soon as they accept their offer of admissions. Intake appointments begin late June.
Step two: Apply to residence
If you need residence accommodations, apply through the Residence office by the June 1st deadline. Students living off campus are invited and encouraged to connect with Laurier's Off-Campus Initiatives (Laurier Off-Campus University Students Program, Mature & Transfer Students Program, or Off-Campus Housing).
Step three: Prepare for your intake appointment
The last step to complete your registration with Accessible Learning is attending an intake appointment with your accommodation consultant.
Your intake appointment is an opportunity for you to share your academic experiences and how your disability impacts your learning. Together with your accommodation consultant, you will review your documentation and create an accommodation plan. More information about how to prepare for your intake appointment can be found here.
Step four: Complete GOAL: A Golden Hawk's Orientation to Accessible Learning
Once you have attended your intake appointment with your Accommodation Consultant, you will be granted access to GOAL: A Golden Hawk's Orientation to Accessible Learning on My Learning Space and be provided information about synchronous content. GOAL is designed to introduce and inform students about Accessible Learning and how to access the various supports, resources, and services available to them as students registered with Accessible Learning.