Legal Policies and Responsibilities
All members of the Carleton University community have a human rights obligation to accommodate students with disabilities whose needs have been duly assessed and approved by the Paul Menton Centre.
Carleton University has earned a reputation as a leader in the provision of academic accommodations and services for students with disabilities. Academic accommodation refers to educational practices, systems and support mechanisms designed to accommodate functional challenges posed by an individual’s disability. The purpose of accommodation is to allow students to perform the essential requirements of their courses or programs. At no time does academic accommodation undermine or compromise the learning objectives that are established by the academic authorities of the University.
Students with disabilities are responsible for identifying their needs for disability-related accommodation to the Paul Menton Centre by booking an intake appointment with a PMC Coordinator, and bringing appropriate documentation to the first meeting.
Students requiring considerations due to pregnancy or religious reasons should contact Carleton’s Equity Office.
Mandate, Mission and Philosophy
Mandate Provide academic accommodations for students with disabilities. Create awareness at Carleton University through the provision of educational and communications materials, professional development and other…
Standards of Practice
The Paul Menton Centre (PMC) developed Standards of Practice to inform and guide practices and decision-making related to provision of academic accommodations and support services.…
Carleton Policies and Processes
The most up-to-date web versions of Carleton policies and procedures, including those related to accommodations for students with disabilities, are available via the Carleton University Secretariat’s University Policies webpage.
These policies include, but are not limited-to:
- Accommodation Policy
- Academic Accommodation Appeal Process for Students with Disabilities