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Accommodating Students

Accommodating Students. A Niagara College Perspective. Key Issues Facing Niagara College. 1. immunization for placement and issues on refusals 2. medical situations/circumstances 3. learning disabilities/mental health 4. religious requests 5. Police clearance concerns. Immunization.

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Accommodating Students

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  1. Accommodating Students A Niagara College Perspective

  2. Key Issues Facing Niagara College 1. immunization for placement and issues on refusals 2. medical situations/circumstances 3. learning disabilities/mental health 4. religious requests 5. Police clearance concerns

  3. Immunization • Many recommended but not legislated Immunization requirements • Increase in refusals related to concerns with link to Autism • Affidavit from student (coordinated through Student Services) • Passive refusal process with Placement sites • Clear language in career guide and placement manuals

  4. Medical Situations/Physical Limitations • Impact of increase in allergies (i.e. latex) • Increase in students with identified physical limitations • Review duty to accommodate • Understand restrictions on fulfilling competencies as outlined by accrediting bodies

  5. Learning Disabilities/ Mental Health • Increase in students with self disclosed circumstances • Broadening of the types of circumstances that require accommodation • Impact on licensing/registration requirements • Proactive as well as reactive actions and services • Collaboration with centre for students with disabilities

  6. Religious Request • Increasing multicultural student population • Focus on international recruitment • Impact of seven day a week operations • Use of student affidavit where applicable • Impact on ability to perform required skills • Staff and faculty education regarding the restrictions

  7. Police Clearance • Increased scrutiny by agencies • Legislative changes that impact who is checked for what • Privacy issues (student and agency) • Delays caused by the increased for police checks • Coordinated effort with local police service • Clear expectations of responsibility communicated to students • Role of placement agency (placement manual, letter for the Dean)

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