Accessibility Services

Creating an accessible, equitable and inclusive learning environment.

Accessibility Services facilitates reasonable academic accommodations for students with disabilities.

We encourage student development and educate Mount Royal University about becoming a more accessible, equitable and inclusive learning environment.

Who is eligible?

Accommodations are available to Mount Royal students who provide documentation of the following types of disabilities: (click for specific documentation requirements)

Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders
Chronic health issues
Deafness or hard of hearing
Head injuries
Learning disabilities
Mental health issues
Mobility impairments
Physical disabilities
Visual impairments/blindness
Temporary impairments due to accident, illness, or injury

Getting started

Services for students

Services for eligible students include:

Information for students transitioning from high school or transferring from another institution
Assessment of needs based on documentation of disability
Screening for learning disorders
Assistance with applying for student loan grants
Academic accommodation memos to professors
Accommodated examinations
Adaptive technology assessment and supports
Access supports coordination (note-takers, scribes, strategists, sign language interpreters)
Information on campus accessibility (physical access)
Mediation assistance
Disability-related coaching
Information on and referral to other student services

Questions about our services?

Who can access these services?

Registered Mount Royal students who have a documented disability.

What if I don't have documents?

Services still may be available; however, you will need to call our main line once you are registered.

What can I expect from a meeting with an Access Advisor?

Your Access Advisor will determine what accommodations are available based on your documentation and can make any necessary referrals if needed.

What is the Universal Access Policy?

Mount Royal's Universal Access Policy is an approach to the design of all products, procedures, systems, structures and environments to be as usable as possible regardless of age, ability, or situation.

The links below contain information regarding academic accommodations and Accessibility Services at Mount Royal.

Access Advisors
Services for Students and Academic Accommodations
Eligibility for accommodations and services
Informing instructors of your classroom and exam accommodations
Guidelines for accessing exam accommodations
On line Forms:

Report an accessibility concern at Mount Royal University

Accessibility Services: 403.440.6868, Y201, accessibility@mtroyal.ca