5.3 Can I receive accommodations for a learning or other disability?

What is the Centre for Accessible Learning? 

The Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL) is committed to ensuring all students have equal access at Algonquin College. The CAL provides academic accommodations and educational support services for students who have permanent and/or temporary disabilities. Services are confidential, free and voluntary. 

If you are new to online learning and/or new to registering with the CAL, you are required to self-identify in order to access the CAL services. Further information for new and returning students can be found on our CAL website. 

What is a Letter of Accommodation? 

The Letter of Accommodation (LOA) is a confidential document that provides a written statement of the academic or placement accommodations to which a student registered with CAL is entitled.

What if I require exam accommodations? 

Students registered with CAL are often entitled to exam accommodations as outlined in your LOA. For further information regarding in-person exam accommodations for online studies, please visit our CAL website. 

What if I require placement accommodations? 

Students require a separate Letter of Accommodation for placements. If you are in a program that requires placements, you should speak with your Disabilities Counsellor and Field Placement Officer regarding your placement accommodations as early as possible.