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Accessibility services

Concordia supports students with a variety of disability conditions through the Access Centre for Students with Disabilities (ACSD). Please contact and register with the ACSD to take advantage of Concordia's accessibility services.

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Who can use the ACSD?

Students with a variety of disability conditions can use the ACSD. Some examples are: vision, mobility, hearing, chronic medical conditions, learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder, mental health conditions, Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders.

The centre can also provide services and accommodations to students with temporary disability conditions that are generally the result of illness or injury.

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Accommodations and services offered

Advising

Get personal advising from our accessiblity advisors.

New students

New students! Discover ACSD services.

Workshops

Workshops on a variety of disability-related topics.

Note-taking service

A volunteer-based, peer note-taking service providing class notes.  

Exam service

Instructions and help on how to book all tests, from quizzes to final exams.

Learning strategies support

We put you in touch with learning support specialists. 

Government funding

Funding opportunities for specialised services or supports.

Coursepack and textbook conversion

Convert your textbooks and coursepacks to accessible formats.

Transportation accessibility

Designated accessible parking spots and wheelchair-accessible shuttle buses.

ASL/LSQ interpretation

Sign Language Interpretation or note-taking for hearing-impaired or deaf students.

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Adaptive or assistive technology

The ACSD has a technology consultant who is available by appointment. Come and get the most out of your technology or discuss other products to suit your academic needs.
 

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University policies

There are numerous University policies which detail both the rights and responsibilities of each member of the university community. Links to two of the most pertinent policies for students registered with the ACSD can be found here:

Policy on Accessibility for Students with Disabilities (PRVPAA-14)
Policy concerning the protection of personal information (SG-9)
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Contact us
Telephone

Phone: 514-848-2424, ext. 3525

Email

acsdinfo@concordia.ca

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Location and hours
Location

Sir George Williams Campus
GM 300.00 (see map)
1550 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.

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Monday - Friday
9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Location

Mailing address
Access Centre for Students with Disabilities
1455 De Maisonneuve Blvd. W.
Room GM 300.00
Montreal, Quebec, H3G 1M8

Related office
Location

Loyola Exam Centre
AD-130 (see map)
7141 Sherbrooke St. West

Telephone

514-848-2424, ext. 4562

Please note:
The Loyola office is only used to administer exams. There is not a regular staff presence in this location. Students with mobility related concerns are welcome to request an appointment at Loyola.

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