Student Accessibility Services (formerly Disability Services) (SAS) provides support and advocacy for students with disabilities of all kinds: hearing, learning, injury-related, mental health, medical, physical or visual. Students with temporary disabilities such as sprains and breaks are also eligible to use our services. SAS acts as a liaison between students and the faculty and staff of the University of Manitoba as well as support agencies within the province of Manitoba.
Our Mission:
Equal Access For All…
Student Accessibility Services creates equal access for students with disabilities at the University of Manitoba by:
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Providing supports and programs that recognize our diverse student environment;
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Promoting partnerships between students, faculty and staff;
- Educating the university community about accessibility.
Note to Students for SUMMER 2012 TERM
You need to reactivate your accommodations at the beginning of each term. If you haven't already done so for this term, please email student_accessibility@umanitoba.ca or your advisor as soon as possible to let us know that you are in classes and require accommodations.
News and Announcements
Community EvENTS, NEWS AND SCHOLARSHIPS
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May 17, 2012 Celebrating and advancing the participation of people with disabilities in Manitoba's workforce, the Ability Axis Employment Expo is it is a forum for connecting job seekers and employers, for highlighting achievement and innovation. Bring your resume and your enthusiasm! abilityaxis.com |
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Canada Safeway Moving Muscles Scholarship
The purpose of the Moving Muscles Scholarship is to help provide financial assistance to young adults in pursuit of post secondary education, training or those who are already enrolled and continuing their studies. Click for more info. |
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For young people living with psychosis and schizophrenia
Understand your symptoms, talk to others who understand, learn how to cope,
learn about recovery
If you are a between 15 - 25 and are living with psychosis and schizophrenia, H.O.P.E.S. or Hope and Opportunity through Peers, Empowerment and Support might be a place for you.
Come check us out! Every Tuesday at 10 am Room A, FACES, 4 Fort Street, Winnipeg. Contact Viola Healey: 204-786-1616 |
WOrkSHOPS THIS TERM
Workshops on these topics are also available:
- Self-Advocacy and Talking to Professors in Tough Situations
- Self-Talk
- Tapping Away Anxiety
- Motivation and Goal-Setting
No workshops are scheduled at this time. For information on our workshops, please contact Arlana at vadnais@cc.umanitoba.ca.
Booking Your tests and exams
We must receive your Exam Booking at least one (1) week in advance for Spring / Summer courses. After that date we cannot guarantee accommodation. Thank you.
Alternate Format TextBooks
For students requiring alternate formatted text books please use this form (PDF) and drop it off at our office, 155 University Centre. Remember it can take several months to receive books.
