Next Steps
Before the academic year or semester begins:
- Ensure you have provided AS and/or DHHS with the Medical Documentation Request form once filled out by your health practitioner. If you need a new form, please contact us at 204.786.9771 or accessibility@uwinnipeg.ca.
- Check out your course timetable.
- Contact AS if you require a copy of your textbooks in alternate format at the beginning of each new semester.
- Apply for the .
- Log into the to request a Letter of Accommodation for your instructors.
Once lectures begin:
- Using the , request a volunteer note-taker if this is one of your approved accommodation needs. Do this by making sure the box for a volunteer note-taker is selected on the checklist of accommodations when requesting Letters of Accommodation.
- Using the , book your tests and exams by the necessary deadlines (2 weeks in advance for tests & midterms, and 4 weeks in advance for final exams). See a tutorial on booking test/exams.
- Discuss your classroom accommodations (i.e. periodic absences, extension, classroom presentations, etc.) with your instructors in person or by email.
- Follow up with your Accessibility Advisor regularly if you have any questions or concerns.
Essential tips for requesting accommodations from instructors.