UNBC - Access Resource Centre

Image of Briann Audet smiling with the original relay medal around her neck

Picture courtesy of Pearl Loerke “[pearl.loerke.photo'graphy]”

UNBC student Briann Audet, Medal-Bearer for the 25^th Anniversary Rick Hanson “Man in Motion” Relay that journeyed through Prince George on March 19^th, 2012. The singular, sterling silver medal Briann is wearing is part of a relay that includes over 7000 different Medal-Bearers across Canada. Way to go Briann!

WELCOME TO THE ACCESS RESOURCE CENTRE

The Access Resource Centre is located in the Teaching & Learning Centre in Room 10-1048. Office hours are Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Click here for a map.

The Access Resource Centre is committed to the goal of creating and maintaining physical, intellectual and social access to the University for students with disabilities. The mandate of the Access Resource Centre is to assist in reducing the physical, attitudinal and systemic barriers faced by students with disabilities. The Access Resource Centre is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations for academically qualified students so that, whenever possible, such persons may be included in all aspects of the University experience.

Our services are available to students with documented disabilities ranging from permanent to temporary, including but not limited to: mental health disabilities, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorders, chronic health issues, brain injury, hearing and visual impairments, mobility and other physical disabilities.

The Access Resource Centre has been recognized for its excellence in service to students with disabilities by:

The Canadian Association of Disability Service Providers in Post-Secondary Education (CADSPPE, Award for Excellence)
The Disability Resource Network of British Columbia (DRN, Celebration of Excellence Award)
Nominated for Employee Award for Service Excellence for Creative Initiative (UNBC, President’s Award, 2004)

Please drop by, phone, or e-mail the Access Resource Centre, to obtain information on student academic accommodation or financial assistance specific to your disability-related situation. Click here for Contact Information.

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STUDENT SERVICES INCLUDE:

Prospective student information
Assessment of student needs
Training and skill development; academic, interpersonal, self-advocacy, information on transition to employment for students with disabilities
Academic accommodation letters for students with disabilities
Assistive services coordination (note-takers, scribes, tutors, strategists, sign language interpreters) for students with disabilities
Disability-related student funding and grant information
Supporting faculty members who have students with disabilities in their courses
Information and referral