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The Access Centre

The Access Centre provides student-centred services and support to students with disabilities according to the Ontario Human Rights Code to facilitate academic success and access to the university.

Services:

The Access Centre provides confidential appointments and consultations with our Disability Counselors in order to determine appropriate accommodations. Examples could include:

• test/exam support
• extended time for tests/assignments
• alternate format materials
• reference assistance
• adaptive technology
• classroom support
• note taker
• advocacy support
• learning strategies
• services for students who are Deaf or hard of hearing
Other accommodations are made for students depending on their individual learning style and needs. The Access Centre also has fully equipped exam rooms in both locations, a TDD/TTY, an accessible washroom, ergonomically designed chairs and desks, a computer lab, as well as study/computer labs in the library.

Contact Information:

Phone: (416) 979-5290
Fax: (416) 979-5094
Test Centre: (416) 979-5000 ext 7932
Email: accesctr@ryerson.ca
TDD/TYY: (416) 979-5274
Location: Access Centre: POD 61
Test/Exam Centre: Lower level of 285 Victoria Street (former Business Building)
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 8:30AM- 6:30PM
Friday: 8:30AM- 4:30PM