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Tuesday, January 17, 2023

Honouring the Life of The Honourable David C. Onley

The Paul Menton Centre is saddened by the passing of The Honourable David C. Onley. He worked tirelessly to raise awareness of unemployment and underemployment of peoples with disabilities and he championed disability issues, leading accessibility and inclusion in Ontario and at... More

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Don’t Miss Us on Instagram

Follow us on Instagram @CarletonPMC where we share even more helpful information, strategies and resources throughout the semester. We'll continue to send important updates and reminders via email and our student newsletter but you can find more content such as staff spotlights, strategies for in-person exams, tips and encouragement from PMC... More

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

The PMC ADHD Group is Back for the Winter Term

By popular demand, our PMC ADHD Group will return on January 26, 2023! Join us on Thursdays from 1:30 - 3:00pm to learn more about ADHD and engage with your peers through engaging conversation, videos, infographics and memes. Full details about the PMC ADHD Group are available on our PMC ADHD Group webpage, including... More

Wednesday, January 11, 2023

Setting up for Academic Success: A Checklist for the Winter Term

Welcome back! A new term presents an opportunity to start afresh with renewed energy, motivation and momentum. We have put together a few tips for you to start your term off on the right foot.  Request Accommodations for Your Courses in the Ventus Student Portal Early in the Term Make sure to review the... More

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Launch to Campus PMC Orientation Event

Whether you have just registered with the Paul Menton Centre or you joined us early in the fall term, this live and interactive event is for you! Meet peers and PMC staff, be introduced to the various PMC supports offered, and learn how to set up your academic accommodations and manage your exam accommodations... More

Tuesday, January 10, 2023

Don’t Forget to Request Your Accommodations for the Winter 2023 Term!

We recommend requesting your accommodations as early in the term as possible in order to mediate any potential delays. All PMC-registered students can use Ventus to request classroom and test and exam accommodations. The PMC Team has put together a guide for requesting your academic accommodations each term, for each of your courses. More... More

Friday, December 9, 2022

PMC Resiliency Training Seminar(s)

Join the PMC Resilience Seminar on November 28 or November 30 from 1-2pm and learn about what resilience is and some tips and practices on how to build resilience. The PMC Resilience seminar is a one-hour course that presents resilience as a skill that we can learn and practice to help maneuver our way... More

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

Mental Health Support During the Holidays

The winter holidays can be a stressful, triggering and complex to navigate time of year for many people, for a variety of reasons. Carleton Wellness is available to provide support to... More

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

In-Person Test and Exam-Taking Strategies

With the return to in-person classes, we are also returning to in-person format for exams. For some, this may mark your first experience writing exams in-person. To help you prepare for writing exams on campus, we have some tips for before, during and after your exam. Before the Exam Review our Final Exam Accommodations... More

Tuesday, December 6, 2022

A Note from Our Director

Dear students, With the end of fall term classes approaching, I find myself reflecting on what we’ve experienced this past year. Here at Carleton, 2022 began with remote learning due to the pandemic and it’s ending with full reintegration to in-person classes. For many, this fall represented their first term on campus. No doubt... More

Thursday, December 1, 2022

Celebrate IDPWD at the Carleton Disability Awareness Centre

Join the Carleton Disability Awareness Centre (CDAC) and fellow students for some much-deserved social time and to celebrate the International Day for Persons with Disabilities (IDPWD)! Make your own slime, DIY buttons, disability-related colouring pages and crafts with endless art supplies. For those who are unable to join in-person, sign up for... More

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

Exam Anxiety Workshop

Our PMC counselling interns are running a 1-hour workshop on test and exam anxiety for students struggling to cope with or manage in-person and online exams. During this virtual workshop we will... discuss research-based exam anxiety skills/strategies that could better equip students with the tools needed to navigate tests and final exams help... More

Tuesday, November 22, 2022

New PMC Learning Strategies Module Alert: Self-Care

Just in time to prepare for finals, check out our new self-care module on brightspace! The PMC MORE Modules have been developed to support students in developing learning strategy skills and resiliency, covering a range of topics, including time management, notetaking, and now self-care! Students can self-enroll in the PMC MORE Modules by visiting... More

Monday, November 21, 2022

Carleton Adaptive Sports Expo

Take a break from finals and get active at the Carleton Athletic’s Adaptive Sports Expo on Thursday, November 24, 2022. Visit Carleton Athletics from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm and try competitive and recreational wheelchair basketball games, adaptive boccia, and adaptive personal training drop-in sessions. Don’t miss this is a great opportunity to... More

Tuesday, November 15, 2022

PMC Resiliency Training Seminar(s)

The PMC Resilience Seminar will be running again on January 16 and January 18 from 1-2pm! Join us and learn about what resilience is and some tips and practices on how to build resilience. The PMC Resilience seminar is a one-hour course that presents resilience as a skill that we can learn and practice... More

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

Deadline to Request Final Exam Accommodations

The deadline to request accommodations for final exams for full fall, late-fall and fall-winter courses for exam period is November 11, 2022. Requests made after the deadline are not guaranteed to be filled. Visit our Exam Accommodations webpage for information about requesting final exam... More

Tuesday, November 8, 2022

PMC Anxiety Group: Back by Popular Demand!

By popular demand, the PMC Anxiety Group is back for another six-week series!  There is no one-size-fits-all solution for anxiety. The goal of the PMC Anxiety Group is to give you options to choose from. Students can participate as much or as little as they wish. The main thing is to show up. To... More

Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships for Students with Disabilities

There are a number of PMC-administered awards, bursaries and scholarships for PMC-registered students with disabilities with upcoming application deadlines! Awards for PMC students, with October 31 application deadlines, include: Canadian Council of the Blind Bursary Charles Watters Memorial Bursary Ed Ireland Bursaries for Students with... More

Friday, September 30, 2022

Temporary Tunnel Closure

As part of the work being done in the area on the west side of Paterson Hall, repairs are required to a portion of the tunnel system. To ensure the safety of our campus community while these repairs are conducted, the section of the tunnel located from the Tunnel Junction (near McOdrum Library) to... More

Monday, September 26, 2022

The Neuroscience of Stress, Fear & Anxiety with Dr. Zachary Patterson

Join the PMC and special guest Dr. Zachary Patterson on October 20th, 2022 from 3-4pm for "The Neuroscience of Stress, Fear & Anxiety." This event is open to all members of the Carleton community! During this event we explore the neuroscience of stress, fear and anxiety and discuss how we can use this science... More

Tuesday, September 20, 2022

PMC ADHD Group Returns for the Fall Term!

By popular demand, our PMC ADHD Group will return on September 29, 2022! Join us on Thursdays from 1 - 2:30pm to learn more about ADHD and engage with your peers through engaging conversation, videos, infographics and memes. Facilitated by PMC Coordinators and Learning Strategists. The PMC ADHD Group is open to all Carleton... More

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

How to Stay Connected with the PMC

One of the best ways to stay on top of your accommodations and services is to be sure that you stay connected and up-to-date with the PMC. our PMC website and Live Feed are continually updated with new information, upcoming dates and deadline and opportunities to connect with PMC and your peers. Our Instagram... More

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Library Accessibility Services

Library Accessibility Services (previously Transcription Services), located in the MacOdrum Library, works to provide equitable access to library resources and services. Alternative Formats Some students require alternate formats of their textbooks and course materials in order to fully participate in their courses, for disability-related reasons.... More

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Start the Fall Term Right

This fall may be your first time or first time in a while on campus. To make the start of your fall 2022 term a positive experience, here are 5 tips to soften the landing and assist with the transition back to campus. Pick up your Campus Card and U-Pass from the Campus Card... More

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Support, Social and Study Groups this Fall

As you settle into your routine(s) for the fall term, don't miss out on these opportunities to connect with with your peers and the PMC! We are pleased to be able to bring back some of our most popular support, social and study group offerings for this fall term, as well as some new... More

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Requesting and Managing Your Accommodations with Ventus

During the summer term(s), we launched Ventus, a tool/platform to support students with disabilities in the management of their academic accommodations at Carleton. Once you've completed the PMC registration process, you'll use Ventus to request all of your classroom and test and exam accommodations. The PMC Team has put together a guide for... More

Tuesday, September 6, 2022

McIntyre Examination Centre (MEC) Fall Open House

The staff at the McIntyre Examination Centre (MEC) invite you to check out their two examination locations on campus during their Fall Open House. Staff will be available during these times to give you a tour of the exam sites and answer your questions. 133 University Centre (UC): Sept. 6-9; 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.... More

Friday, August 26, 2022

Get to Know the PMC!

Welcome to the Paul Menton Centre at Carleton University, get to know PMC by watching our new video that introduces who we are, what we do and how we serve Carleton students with disabilities! Connect with us by email, pmc@carleton.ca, or by phone, 613-520-6608 if you'd like to register or if you have questions... More

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Participate in the PMC’s Student Volunteer Mentorship Program

Here at the Paul Menton Centre (PMC), we know that this fall semester marks several big changes. Whether you are making the transition from high school to university, moving from online to in-person classes and/or adjusting to disability-related services at the post-secondary level, the PMC appreciates the challenges you may face. We also know... More

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Don’t Miss PMC Ravens: Launch to Campus

PMC Ravens: Launch to Campus is the orientation event designed for students registered with the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC). The PMC hosted the first session of Launch to Campus on August 9, and looks forward the upcoming sessions, and being able to welcome more of our students. It's not to... More

Wednesday, August 10, 2022

Requesting Accommodations for the Fall Term

The PMC recommends that all students request accommodations for fall courses prior to the start of term in order to help mediate any potential delays during September.  The fall 2022 academic term may be the first time that you have requested your accommodations using Ventus, our tool to support students with disabilities in the... More

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

PMC Ravens: Launch to Campus

PMC Ravens: Launch to Campus is the orientation event designed for students registered with the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC). Whether you are attending university for the first time or are a returning student transitioning back to campus, this live and interactive virtual event is for you! Meet peers and PMC... More

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Success Isn’t Linear – One graduate’s path to earning their degree through resilience and determination

Harry Bellemare graduated in June (of 2022), with a B.A. in Psychology and plans to study at St. Lawrence College starting in September. While we talked, Harry candidly confessed that “there were times that I didn’t think I was going to finish,” (his B.A in Psychology). But there is more than one path to... More

Wednesday, July 13, 2022

Awards and Bursaries for Incoming and Returning Students with Disabilities

The Paul Menton Centre (PMC) administers a number of awards, scholarships, and bursaries for incoming and returning students who identify as having a disability and are registered with the PMC. The application deadline for these awards is August 31: The Making a Difference Award is awarded on the recommendation of the Director of the Paul... More

Wednesday, July 6, 2022

Graduate Student Survey

We want to hear from you! The Paul Menton Centre (PMC) would like to learn about your experiences as a graduate student with a disability at Carleton University. The PMC intends to use this information to: Identify existing accommodations and supports for graduate students with a disability at Carleton. Identify gaps and systemic barriers... More

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