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Able@Dal orientation

Able@Dal is an orientation program specifically designed for first-year Ä¢¹½AV and King's students who are receiving academic accommodations due to a disability or medical condition.

Led by staff, faculty, and students, Able@Dal focuses on skill development and learning strategies that are essential to your success as a student.

Why you should attend

  • Connect with other new from high school students.

  • Hear first-hand from students about what it means to be a student with accommodations.

  • Develop a better understanding of accommodations at Ä¢¹½AV and King's and how to ask for support.

  • Hear first-hand from professors on classroom expectations and ways to be successful. 

  • Learn how to request and use your accommodations and different supports on campus.

  • Meet your access advisor and the rest of the Student Accessibility Centre Team.

Able@Dal family and friends sessions

These presentations are for the families and supporters of Ä¢¹½AV students registered with the Student Accessibility Centre. Hosted by access advisors, faculty, and staff, this live and recorded session will introduce you to common first-year transitions and helpful campus resources. We encourage you to attend to get information about the best ways to help and support your student’s first year at Ä¢¹½AV. The recording will be uploaded after the event.

Virtual sessions

The Student Accessibility Centre will also host virtual information sessions ahead of the academic year. Detailed information about Able@Dal, the family and friends sessions, and our virtual sessions will be updated here when available.