Adult Special Education
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Resource Directory for Post-secondary Students with Disabilities
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Capilano University
Services
| Contact Person: |
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Phone, Fax & Email: |
Dr. Jan Shiell,
Disability Services Officer |
Capilano University
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver BC V7J 3H5 |
(604) 990-7870 (p)
(604) 990-9702 (f)
jshielli@capcollege.bc.ca |
Mr. Lucas Foss,
Disability Services Advisor |
Capilano University
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver BC V7J 3H5 |
(604) 983-7504 (p)
(604) 990-9702 (f)
lfoss@capilanou.ca |
Website: http://www.capilanou.ca/services/advice/disabilities.html
How To Access Student Services
- Telephone Sandra at (604) 983-7526 for an appointment.
- Provide documentation of disability.
- For alternative format version of textbooks, and for interpreter services, submit request at least four months before beginning program.
Special Services/Equipment Available to Students
- Assistance in accessing development of an educational plan
- Transitional & accommodation planning
- College orientation
- Assistance with admission and registration procedures
- Health care supports
- Learning Specialist services
- Instructor notifications
- Exam invigilation
- Photocopy cards
- Alternative format texts (CILS)
- Parking passes
- Lockers
- Brailler
- CCTV (2)
- Adaptive Technology work Station – library
- TDD (2)
- Exam and classroom accommodations
- Interpreting services
- Assessment service
- Assistance in accessing equipment and services though the Canada Study Grant (CSG) and the Assistance Program for Students with Disabilities (APSD)
Capilano University
Programs
Alternative Career Training
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Address: |
Phone, Fax & Email: |
Laverne Thompson,
Coordinator |
Capilano University
2055 Purcell Way
North Vancouver BC V7J 3H5 |
(604) 984-1711 (p)
(604) 984-1718 (f)
lthompson@capilanou.ca |
Website: http://www.capilanou.ca/services/advice/disabilities.html
This program provides pre-employment skills and exploration opportunities into the work world for severely learning disabled, physically handicapped, and mildly mentally handicapped students. Students learn basic life skills with focus on decision-making and problem solving. An introduction to computers is included.
Job skills are individualized to specific work sites dependent upon abilities, aptitude and interests of students. There are up to 4 work placements lasting 3 to 5 weeks each. Students may repeat this program once to identify work area strengths. This is a tuition free program.
Program Details:
How to Apply
- Provide referral
- Participate in intake interview
- Participate in follow-up
- Contact Jann Gibbs, Program Marketer (604) 986-1911 local 2202 and/or Laverne Thompson, ASE Coordinator (604) 984-1711.
Pre-Occupational Skills Training Program (POST)
The POST program is a combination of classroom instruction and practical application in the community. Work experiences take place throughout the program and constitute 50% of the program. The desired outcome of this program is paid employment. Entry is by referral and interview. Candidates are interviewed by the program faculty. Interviews take place between May and September of each year. Contact Laverne Thompson, ASE Coordinator at (604)984-1711. This is a tuition free program.
SARAW Program
This is a Speech Assisted Reading, Writing, and Math program, offering literacy upgrading to people who have physical disabilities with limited or no speech and may rely on the use of technical communication devices. Classes are held over two semesters offering students a self-paced instruction in a variety of time slots. Students must attend a minimum of 20 hours per week, arrange their own transportation and are responsible for their personal care issues.
Contact the Coordinator of SARAW, Lucas Foss at (604) 983-7584 for information on program intake and funding procedures.
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