Adult Special Education

Resource Directory for Post-secondary Students with Disabilities

Kwantlen Polytechnic University

Services

Contact Person: Address: Phone, Fax & Email:
Susanne Dadson, Coordinator/Counsellor Kwantlen College
12666 72nd Ave
Surrey BC V3M 2M8		 (604) 599-2003 (p)
(604) 599-2409 (f)
susanne@kwantlen.bc.ca
Alice Merillat, Disability Advisor Kwantlen College
12666 72nd Ave
Surrey BC V3M 2M8		 (604) 599-3233 (p)
(604) 599-3060 (f)
alicem@kwantlen.bc.ca

Website:

How to Access Student Services

  • make an intake appointment with Disability Advisor
  • provide documentation of disability
  • request service as far in advance as possible

Special Services/Equipment Available to Students

  • PC with Jaws
  • Braille printer
  • Vert speech program
  • Device
  • learning specialists for learning disabled/head injured
  • scanner

Credit Courses

Career and Academic Strategies for Success (CAAS1100) is a 3-credit, 15-week study skills course for students with learning disabilities. Students register through the regular University College registration process.

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University:
Richmond and Newton Campuses

Services

Contact Person:
Address:
Phone, Fax & Email:
Susanne Dadson, Coordinator/Counsellor
Kwantlen College
12666 72nd Ave
Surrey BC V3M 2M8
(604) 599-2003 (p)
(604) 599-2409 (f)
susanne@kwantlen.bc.ca
Sharon Bains, Disability Advisor
Kwantlen College
12666 72nd Ave
Surrey BC V3M 2M8

(604) 599-2148
(604) 599-2409
Sharon.Bains@kwantlen.ca

Alice Jensen, Disability Advisor
Kwantlen College
12666 72nd Ave
Surrey BC V3M 2M8

(604) 599-3233
(604) 599-3060
alice.jensen@kwantlen.bc.ca

Tyra Moller, Disability Advisor
Kwantlen College
12666 72nd Ave
Surrey BC V3M 2M8

(604) 599-2639
(604) 599-2578
Tyra.Moller@kwantlen.ca

Programs

Kwantlen Polytechnic University : Access Program for People with Disabilities (APPD)

Richmond , Surrey and Langley Campuses

Contact Person:
Address:
Phone, Fax & Email:
Yale Shap,
APPD Coordinator
Access Programs for People with Disabilities
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12666 72 Ave
Surrey BC V3W 2M8

(604) 599-2937 (p)
(604) 599-3091 (f)
Yale.Shap@kwantlen.ca
Fraser Crinklaw,
APPD Instructor, Langley Campus
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Langley Campus

(604) 599-3340 (p)
(604) 599-3319 (f)
Fraser.Crinklaw@kwantlen.ca
Nicola Soles,
APPD Instructor, Surrey Campus
Access Programs for People with Disabilities Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12666 72 Ave
Surrey BC V3W 2M8

(604) 599-2937 (p)
(604) 599-3091 (f)
Nicola.Soles@kwantlen.ca
Barbara Thomas-Bruzzese,
APPD Instructor, Richmond Campus
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Richmond Campus
(604) 599-2937 (p)
yale@kwantlen.bc.ca

Websites:

Kwantlen Polytechnic University:
Richmond and Surrey Campuses

Vocational Skills Training

This is a program which combines skills training with work experience. Students are assisted with job search and are provided support until they are employed. Training options at each campus are as follows:

Surrey Campus

  • Automotive Assistant
  • Food Services Assistant
  • Child Care Aide

Richmond Campus

  • Clerical Assistant
  • Food Services Assistant
  • Child Care Aide

Work experience placements vary in number and last from 4 to 6 weeks each.

Program Details

Application Deadline: Ongoing Intake
Start Date: September
Length: 10 Months
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm (plus some evenings and weekends as required)
Class Size: Fully Integrated - N/A
Fees: Application fee $40.00. Tuition and other fees vary by option.

How to Apply

  1. Participate in pre-screening.
  2. Fill out and submit application package.
  3. Participate in intake interview.
  4. Specific prerequisites may apply for some options.
  5. English and math assessments may apply in some options.
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Kwantlen Polytechnic University:
Richmond, Newton and Langley Campuses

Programs

Career Awareness Program

Students with various disabilities will explore a variety of vocational options through combining vocationally oriented classroom instruction with work experience. They will increase their awareness of the number of vocational options available to them. This program includes field trips and monitored work experience placements.

Program Details

Application Deadline: Continuous Entry
Start Date: Variable
Length: 10 Months with possible extensions
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 PM
Class Size: 8 to 12 Students
Fees: Application fee $40.00. Fees are approximately $1,000.00 per year (2005/2006) prorated based on start date.

How to Apply

  1. Participate in prescreening interview.
  2. Fill out and submit application package.
  3. Participate in intake interview.

Job Preparation

Job Preparation is a program for motivated students who are interested in competitive employment. It combines classroom instruction with work experience to prepare the student for employment. There are 5 work experience placements lasting 4 to 5 weeks each.

Program Details

Application Deadline: Continuous Entry
Start Date: Variable
Length: 10 Months, with possible extensions
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 9:00 am to 3:00 PM
Class Size: 10-14 students
Fees: Application fee $40.00. Fees are approximately $1,000.00 per year (2005/2006) prorated based on start date.

How to Apply

  1. Participate in prescreening interview.
  2. Fill out and submit application package.
  3. Participate in intake interview

Job Placement

Job placement assistance is provided to employable Kwantlen Polytechnic University students with disabilities requiring assistance to find and maintain employment. The service in Surrey and Langley is funded by Service Canada and is also available to community members with a disability.