Accessibility Coaching

Introduction

Mohawk College recognizes assistance from an Accessibility Coach can be important for some students in order to enhance accessibility and facilitate classroom engagement.

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What is an Accessibility Coach?

An Accessibility Coach is a Mohawk College student on placement with Accessible Learning Services (ALS).

Accessibility Coaches provide one-to-one support to students registered with ALS.

Examples of Accessibility Coaching Supports

• Physical support (excluding attendant care)
• Mentoring support
• Navigating the digital environment
• Connecting with college resources

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Responsibilities

Student

The Student is responsible for communicating with AF in a manner that does not interfere of disrupt the class/lesson, informing the Accessibility Facilitator of any updates and/or changes to schedules, class cancellations or room changes.

ALS

ALS is responsible for arranging and coordinating the AF, informing the AF of support required and facilitating on-going communication.

Faculty

The Faculty is responsible for permitting AF in the classroom.

Shared By Student and Faculty

Both the Student and Faculty are responsible for sharing any inquiries or concerns with the ALS office.

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Accessing this Accommodation

Working with your Accessibility Counsellor, you will determine whether this type of support will meet your accommodation needs. If it does, it is added to your Accommodation Letter and becomes available for you when renewing your accommodations each semester.

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Resources

• Accommodation Letters - What is an Accommodation Letter? Find information about Accommodation Letters, roles/responsibilities, and Universal Design for Learning

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