The transition from high school to college or university can be a very stressful time filled with uncertainty for any student. But for students with learning disabilities, the challenges are even greater.
Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology presents: Transitioning to Post-Secondary Education for Students with Learning Disabilities, an information seminar to help students succeed in the post-secondary environment.
The March 27 seminar will address the key issues of receiving post-secondary support for learning disabled students, and the documentation needed to acquire support; the expectations placed on students; and the differences in legislation, service delivery and accommodations between high-school and post-secondary levels.
All grade 12 students with learning disabilities, family members, friends and interested media are encouraged to attend the seminar this Saturday, from 1-3 p.m.
Where: Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario
UA1120 (Lecture Hall E)
When: Saturday, March 27 from 1-3 p.m.
Centre for Students with Disabilities backgrounder
The Centre for Students with Disabilities offers services for the shared campus community of Durham College and the University of Ontario Institute of Technology. Support includes sign language interpretation, assembling alternative format reading material, and classroom and exam technical assistance. Both schools are dedicated to creating a barrier-free campus. In winter 2003, an Accessibility Working Group was established to ensure barrier-free facilities, policies and procedures for the growing campus.
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Oliver Fernandez
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905.721.3111, ext. 2513
oliver.fernandez@dc-uoit.ca
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