• Introduction
• PSE Institutional Disability Policies
• Accommodations
• Financial Support
• Transition from High-School to Post-Secondary Education
• Physical Accessibility
• Alternate Formats
• Assistive Technology
• Mental Health
• Sports and Recreation
• Social Inclusion
• Transition to Employment
• Training and Development for Faculty
• Training and Development For Staff
• Inclusive Education
• Professional Organizations for Post-Secondary Disability Service Providers

Enhancing Accessibility in Post-Secondary Education Institutions

Convocation

Students with disabilities may require accommodations in order to fully participate in the convocation ceremony. This could include physical considerations or the use of assistive devices/personnel. The following are recommendations from PSE institutions for effectively providing this service.

• When students submit an ‘intent to graduate’ form, allow them to specify accommodation needs.
• Provide contact information for students who may wish to call and discuss possible accommodation needs. Also provide concrete deadlines and timeframes for ensuring accommodations can be provided.
• Be proactive. Disability advisors should discuss convocation needs with graduating students and direct them to the appropriate outlet to submit requests.

*Providing physical accommodations for students with disabilities is also very important. For more information on this topic, please see Physical Accessibility on page 21.

Convocation Resources

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