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Mandate, Mission and Philosophy

Mandate

Provide academic accommodations for students with disabilities.

Mission

To foster equal access to the university experience for students with disabilities while maintaining academic standards through provision of academic accommodations and support services, in partnership with the Carleton community.

Philosophy

Services and programs for students with disabilities at the Paul Menton Centre are based on the values of integration, individualization, and independence.

Inclusion

The Paul Menton Centre is dedicated to fostering an inclusive university community that empowers students with disabilities to fully participate in all aspects of Carleton’s academic and social life. Through a shared sense of responsibility across the institution, we collaborate with faculty, staff, and the university community to promote equal access and opportunities for students with disabilities.

Individualization

Each student with a disability experiences their disability in a unique way, and this experience may vary depending on the situation. As such, accommodations and support services should be individualized to meet disability-related needs of the student with a disability without compromising essential academic requirements and standards.

Independence

The primary goal of support services and programs is to empower students towards self-directed learning, fostering independence and autonomy. By adopting an independence-oriented approach, we acknowledge that developing self-sufficiency is crucial for academic success and lifelong learning, both within the university and beyond.