Accessibility Consultant/Psychologist

Responsibilities

• Verify disability status of applicants and/or students with Registration Services.
• Assist applicants and students with disabilities in seeking external funding for assistive equipment/technology and required accommodations.
• Analyze documentation to determine reasonable accommodations for persons with verified disabilities. Communicate reasonable accommodations to the student, Learning Services and program head as appropriate.
• Conduct psycho‑educational assessments, interpret results and prescribe accommodations for enrolled students as required.
• Liaise with Learning Services or other agencies to facilitate implementation of reasonable accommodations.
• Encourage and promote self‑advocacy for applicants and students with disabilities.
• Maintain contacts and information of external resources, funding agencies and disability advocacy groups.
• Provide ongoing support to students with di...