Announcements: Spring 2013--Students! Have a rejuvenating, rewarding spring/summer!

Thinking about attending UNB in 2013-14? Wondering about the types of accommodations and supports offered at UNBF for students with disabilities? The staff of the UNBF Student Accessibility Centre is available to discuss your accommodation needs and what we offer. If you live outside the Fredericton area or are from out of province, we can set up a time for a skype meeting or a phone discussion. Contact us to set up a time to meet by phone, skype or in person at unbds@unb.ca or 1-506-453-3515. Check out the testimonials of students who are currently registered with the UNBF SAC. http://youtu.be/-38jlQ_sEkU
The Student Accessibility Centre will be open Monday to Friday, May - August, 2013. If you require services while attending summer session please contact us to register, or if already registered, to update your information and to pick up accommodation letters for your summer courses.

Notice of NEW POLICY for Students registered with the Centre who recieve extra-time when writing tests. The following procedure is effective immediately: "When a student is provided the accommodation of extra-time to write a test at the regularly scheduled class time, it will not directly cause the student to be tardy or absent in another course, unless the student chooses to do so as part of that accommodation. Furthermore, the student should not be expected to miss class time." If you write your tests with us at the Centre, please discuss this new policy with a SAC staff member.
Other ways to connect with SAC. Like us at facebook.com/unbsac or follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JodyGorham

Cool Resources for Students! Check these out!

Transitioning to Post-Secondary Support Videos: https://onfe-rope.ca/ps

Assistive Technology : www.onfe-rope.ca/at

Live Scribe Pen Presentation:

Professional Development for Faculty and Staff:

Did you miss one of the Lunch and Learn Sessions for Instructors? Please click on the link below to view the audio-video recordings of presentations sponsored by SAC:

http://link.brightcove.com/services/player/bcpid1995274168001?bckey=AQ%7e%7e,AAAAviOqv7k%7e,QQhe6-w6e4TQbaYKqVxt1F5EO2rP1mpt

Take Ten Spotlight Series: Strategies & Tools for Teaching Students with Learning Disabilities/ADHD
Learning is a complex task and teaching is even more complex given the diversity of learners in each classroom. This great new resource is created to be a tool for educators. The strategies modeled are of universal benefit to all students and are particularly effective as targeted supports for students with learning disabilities and/or Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (AD/HD). Each video is a 10 minute tool that:
• Explains specific learning difficulties
• Shows what these difficulties look like in the classroom
• Provides proven strategies and tools that work
Take Ten Spotlight Series includes 5 Videos and 6 complementary Tip Sheets and are available in English and French http://canlearnsociety.ca/resources/take-ten-series/

Welcome to the UNBF Student Accessibility Centre

ACCESS + EQUITY + EMPOWERMENT = SUCCESS

OUR VISION

To be the University of choice for students with disabilities.

OUR MISSION

The UNBF Student Accessibility Centre, in partnership with the faculty, staff and students of UNB provides support, ensures equal opportunity and creates an accessible, inclusive community for UNB students.

OUR MANDATE

The UNBF Student Accessibility Centre (SAC) exists to provide services and resources to assist students who have disability-related needs.

OUR SERVICES

Guidance, support, advocacy and advice from staff
Arrangements for instructional, classroom, and test/examination accommodations
Note taking support
Assistance with Canada Study Grant applications (for qualifying students)
Transition and mentoring support through the STEP program
Referrals to on-campus or community-based services such as assistance technology, counselling, writing/study skills, or health services
Collaboration and consultation with faculty, staff, and students about disability-related issues