Particular needs
In order to help us know you better, we invite you to complete the service request form available at the Bureau de besoins particuliers, the Special Needs Office. This form is found in your admission kit. If you have special needs, many measures adapted to your needs are available.
Description
- Learning difficulties and disabilities
- Hyperactivity and attention deficit
- Deafness, hearing impairment or hearing difficulties
- Blindness and impaired vision
- Reduced mobility
- Slight ABI
- Medical problems
- Psychological/emotional troubles
Possible learning accommodations
- Extra time for tests and exams
- FM amplifying system
- Interpreting service
- Manual and computerized note taker
- Tapes for courses, projects and tests
- Reduced course load
- Computers with specialized programs
- Other measures according to needs evaluation.
Contact person
Denise Bellehumeur, 705-560-6673 or at 1-800-361-6673, ext. 2130, dbellehumeur@collegeboreal.ca
TTY 705-521-6001 or communicate with officials of your campus.
Your success
One step towards your success
Financial aid for special needs
Up to $10,000 per year
The Ontario Student Assistance Program (OSAP) offers students with special needs financial help to pay the cost of services and equipment required to undertake their postsecondary studies. You can receive up to $10,000 per year.
Learning and adaptive software strategies
Do you have a learning problem? You can obtain support and training to help you overcome your learning challenges and your difficulties.
Learning strategies
- Time management, study methods, note taking, etc.
- Accommodation according to the evaluation of needs
- Screening and assessment
- Supervision
- Claiming your rights
- Preparation for the labour market/workplace.
Adaptive programs
- Kurzweil
- Word Q
- Inspiration
- Antidote
- Text Help Read & Write
- Dragon Naturally Speaking
Contact person
Marie-Eve Landry, 705-560-6673 or 1-800-361-6673, ext. 2864,
marie-eve.landry@collegeboreal.ca
or communicate with officials on your campus.