Briercrest’s ARC is dedicated to equipping and empowering staff and students to welcome and support people of all dis/abilities to learn and grow together. We are working to help Briercrest become a learning community marked by hospitality and accessibility. Our Disability Services are core to realizing this goal.
Academic Accommodations
Briercrest offers a range of academic accommodations to help students with disabilities equitably engage in the learning community and succeed in their classes in ways that work with, not against, their unique needs.
You will work directly with the ARC Coordinator to create an accommodation package that works for you!
What qualifies as a disability?
Briercrest uses the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code as the basis for defining a disability. We particularly consider those which impact learning and educational experience.
This includes, but is not limited to:
- ADHD
- Autism (ASD)
- Dyslexia
- Chronic Health Conditions
- Mental Health Conditions (Ex: Depression, anxiety, etc.)
- Learning Disabilities
- Physical Disabilities
- Sensory Disabilities
- Submit documentation from a licensed health care practitioner confirming the disability(ies) to arc@briercrest.ca
- A psych-ed assessment
- A Medical Verification Form (attached pdf)
- Complete the Academic Accommodations Initial Registration form
- Meet with the ARC Coordinator to build your accommodation package
One-on-one Disability Support
Need help navigating academic life and your disability? Wondering what resources are available to support you better? Now sure how your disability affects your academic or career path? In addition to peer tutoring to help in your course work, the ARC offers an academic coaching program and student consultations which can help you navigate academic and life with your unique disability needs, strengths, and challenges.
Financial Resources
Students with a disability may qualify for two grants:
1) Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities (for tuition)
2)Canada Student Grant for Service and Equipment (for support services and materials)
Contact Student Finance (studentfinance@briercrest.ca) or the ARC (arc@briercrest.ca) for more information or application assistance.
