Learning support services
Learning support services are identified during the development of an accommodation plan. We assist students to find and acquire the support services they need due to the impact of a disability. These services may include the following:
A professional who assists students to develop and enhance learning strategies and techniques to plan, organize, take notes, read/review, etc.
At present, Accessibility Services can not offer these services directly but will assist students in applying for funding to access these supports.
Upon request, Accessibility Services will work with students to help you establish a study plan, assignment tasks, and course completion schedules in accordance with academic standards.
Subject tutoring is instructional or editorial assistance to master the content and demonstrate the required course learning objectives. This type of subject tutor support service is not offered directly, but Accessibility Services will assist students in applying for funding for this service.
A subject tutor is different than the AU course tutor who is like an instructor who you contact about concepts, course clarification, assignments, and marking as outlined in your course. For more information, try Athabasca University's Ask AU and Learning Services websites.
Accessibility Services has compiled resource lists and may be able to connect you to an individual in your community.
Funding and learning support services
If you have received a funding award for learning support services, the funds are forwarded to you directly. Please advise Accessibility Services that you received funding. You are responsible for obtaining invoices from the provider, issue of payment, and submitting the receipts and any remaining funds back to the funding sponsor. You should familiarize yourself with the sponsor's guidelines and timelines for reconciliation of receipts to ensure your ongoing eligibility for funding.
How can I access these services?
Determine if you are eligible for accommodation and accessibility services.
Register with Accessibility Services by completing the Verification of Accommodation form.
Accessibility Services facilitates students with these services only when you are registered with our department and your need is related to the impact of a disability. If you are not registered with Accessibility Services but want to explore learning support services, contact the Athabasca University Counselling Services unit.
All students may benefit from the learning support resources available online.
Updated July 28, 2022 by Digital & Web Operations (web_services@athabascau.ca)