Live Feed: Posts Monday, December 11, 2023Submit Your Alternate Format Requests for Winter 2024If possible, submit Alternate Format Requests for your Winter 2023 textbooks and reading materials ahead of time! If you don’t know the required textbooks, send your course schedule to LibraryAccessibility@cunet.carleton.ca and they can contact your course instructors... MoreWednesday, December 6, 2023Final Exam FAQIf you have already requested exam accommodations for your courses earlier in the term, confirmation of final exam accommodation arrangements will be posted in Ventus 14 days before each exam date. To ensure a positive and productive exam writing experience for your final exams, please take some time to review the following FAQs prepared... MoreWednesday, December 6, 2023A Note from the DirectorDear Students, As December quickly approaches, we find ourselves at the end of another fall term. I hope that this term has been enriching and rewarding for you, and I’m sure at times it has been a bit challenging. Learning is a continuous process and each experience contributes to your personal and academic development. ... MoreTuesday, December 5, 2023Empower Me Counselling ServicesUndergraduate students have access to free counselling services in the community through Empower Me, in person, by telephone, video-counselling or e‑counselling. Empower Me collaborates with existing on-campus student mental health services to ensure students receive the right care for them. This “team” approach allows students to choose... MoreTuesday, December 5, 2023Social Communication Group UpdateDo you want to make new friends on campus and nurture your social skills? Join the Social Communication Group to connect with other students through discussion, activities, TV screenings and conversational practice! We meet every second Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30PM in 424 Nideyinàn (the Carleton Disability Awareness Centre). Our last... MoreMonday, December 4, 2023Looking Ahead: Tips for a Successful Winter 2024 SemesterThe fall semester has ended, the winter semester has begun; fluffy white snow has been falling all around us, and we are (hopefully!) working hard to prepare for final assignments and exams. Check out the Paul Menton Centre’s New Term Checklist, in addition to the tips below for a strong start to your next... MoreMonday, December 4, 2023Wellness During Exam SeasonThe final exam period can be taxing and require an immense amount of mental resources. While you are preparing-for and going through the exam period, try these wellness strategies to promote healthy emotional and physical well-being! Maintain Balance Maintain healthy work-life boundaries during final assignment and exam period(s). Create a... MoreTuesday, November 28, 2023Revive Your Drive: Staying Motivated in Graduate SchoolAre you struggling to find the motivation to stay on top of your graduate work (course work, TA work, thesis, etc.)? You're not alone. Completing a graduate degree is tough without support. Join us on Friday, January 12 from 11:00am - 12:00pm for our Staying Motivated in Grad workshop to connect with other graduate students... MoreTuesday, November 28, 2023PMC Graduate Student SupportsFinding it difficult to stay motivated in the colder months? Get back on track by registering for the Winter PMC Graduate Student Writing Group. Every Monday (10:00am-11:30am) for 13 weeks (January 8 to April 8, 2024), you will meet virtually with other graduate students over Zoom. At the beginning of each session, you will... MoreWednesday, November 22, 2023Virtual Winter Career FairCareer Services invites all Carleton students and alumni to attend the Virtual Winter Career Fair on Wednesday, January 24, from 10am - 4pm! The Career Fair will give you the opportunity to: Chat with recruiters and professionals. Meetings will take place as speed-networking-style conversations (about 10 minutes). This is done primarily through... MoreThursday, November 16, 2023Canada Disability Benefit Regulations Online Engagement ToolAs you likely know, the Canada Disability Benefit Act received Royal Assent on June 22, 2023, after being passed unanimously by the House of Commons and being passed by the Senate. The Government of Canada is taking the next step in implementing the Canada Disability Benefit, with the launch of the Canada Disability... MoreTuesday, November 7, 2023Request Accommodations for Final Exams – a Final ReminderIf you have not already requested accommodations in Ventus for your courses earlier in the term, it is still not too late! November 15 is the deadline to request accommodations for full fall, late-fall, and fall-winter courses that have formally scheduled exams during the December Examination Period. Please note: exam accommodations submitted... MoreMonday, November 6, 2023Congratulations Graduates!The PMC team would like to take the time to congratulate all those who convocated over the weekend! The fall 2023 convocation ceremony took place on November 4, 2023. We wish you all the best in your endeavors and trust the the knowledge you have gained and skills you have learned during your time at... MoreThursday, November 2, 2023Submit Your Suggestions for the Dedicated Access FundAccessibility is everyone’s responsibility, and we can all do our part to remove barriers within the Carleton Community. The Dedicated Access Fund (DAF) wants to hear about the barriers you’ve encountered, the areas where you feel our campus could be more accessible, and the ideas you have to make our university truly accessible. Submit... MoreFriday, October 20, 2023Alternate Format Services from Library Accessibility ServicesDid you know? Members of the Carleton Community with a print disability can request alternate formats of materials for course and research work through Library Accessibility Services! PDF, Word, audio, large print or braille formats can be requested for required textbooks, course readings and research materials. If this service would be beneficial... MoreThursday, October 19, 2023Elevator Disruption in Southam HallPlease note that this morning, October 19th, the elevators in Southam Hall stopped operating. Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) is aware of the problem. UPDATE: Elevator 2 (the new elevator) is back online. It’s unknown at this time how long it will take to bring all elevators back into service. Students with accessibility needs... MoreWednesday, October 11, 2023Careers in Government – An Exclusive Event for Students and Graduates with DisabilitiesAre you a student or recent graduate seeking meaningful part-time, summer or full-time employment in the federal government? Have you ever considered applying for a job in the government but felt a little overwhelmed by the online application process? Have you applied online but were not sure what happened next? If you have answered... MoreWednesday, October 11, 2023Tips for Maintaining Focus and ConcentrationMaintaining focus and concentration in the classroom and/or throughout lectures can be challenging, at times. Rylee Oram, PMC Coordinator and Learning Strategist, put together some tips to help you stay focused! Recognize when you are losing focus. As soon as you notice that you are off-track, reflect. What happened? Did you hear some noise in... MoreTuesday, October 10, 2023December Exam ScheduleThe December final exam schedule is available on the SES website. Your individual exam schedule is available on Carleton Central, under "myExam Schedule." You can also view your personalized exam schedule on your smartphone, using the Carleton Mobile App. If you have an exam conflict or overload, please contact Scheduling and Examination... MoreTuesday, October 10, 2023Applying for Awards, Bursaries, and Scholarships with October 31 DeadlinesIf you are interested-in or planning-to apply for any PMC-administered awards, bursaries or scholarships with October 31 deadlines, be sure to get your application(s) in on time! Late applications will not be considered. Tips for Putting Together Applications for Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships... Review Eligibility Criteria Each award has... MoreThursday, September 21, 2023Fall Career Fair hosted by Career ServicesCareer Services invites all Carleton students and alumni to attend the in-person Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, October 18, 10:00am to 3:00pm! The Career Fair will give you the opportunity to: Establish and grow your professional network. Explore full-time, part-time, and co-op opportunities with 75+ hiring employers. Check out the list... MoreWednesday, September 13, 2023FMP Notice of Service Interruption – Southam Hall ElevatorThe Southam elevator will be placed on standby intermittently from 1 to 4pm on Thursday, September 14th for receipt of a delivery. Signage will be posted on each floor. Immediate access to the elevator will be unavailable, and those that are able to, are encouraged to use the stairs. Persons with limited mobility, requiring... MoreWednesday, September 13, 2023Start the Fall Term RightWe asked PMC Coordinator and Learning Strategist (she's a professor, too!), Rylee Oram if she has any tips for students to get the term off to the right start. She had a few suggestions! Get Organized Read your syllabus and mark down deadlines in your calendar right away. Try to go through each syllabus... MoreWednesday, September 13, 2023PMC Orientation RecapWe would like to give a special thanks to all those who made our first in-person event since 2019 a success! PMC Fall Orientation 2023 took place on August 30, featuring PMC 101 with PMC Coordinator(s) covering the most important things to know about PMC and accommodations; Carleton professor Kim Hellemans talking about what... MoreWednesday, September 13, 2023Request Accommodations for Fall Term CoursesDon't forget to request your accommodations for this term via the Ventus portal! The PMC Team has put together a guide for requesting your academic accommodations each term, for each of your courses. Note that before you can request academic accommodations through the Ventus Student Portal you must have already completed the intake and... MoreTuesday, September 12, 2023Don’t miss out on our support, social and study groups!Take advantage of the opportunity to connect with the PMC and your peers by joining one, or a few, of our support, social and study groups! These groups range from an opportunity to interact with peers socially, to being a place of accountability for studying. Offerings for the fall 2023 term include: ADHD Group... MoreFriday, July 21, 2023Dedicated Access Fund (DAF)At Carleton, we strive to be a leader in creating an inclusive, accessible community. The Dedicated Access Fund (DAF) is a reflection of this commitment. The DAF is a fund dedicated to improving or addressing existing, physical accessibility barriers on campus and improving overall access for all Carleton community members. Visit the DAF Webpage... MoreFriday, July 21, 2023Join the NEW Social Communication GroupDo you want to make new friends on campus? Not sure where to start? Join the Paul Menton Centre (PMC) and the Carleton Disability Awareness Centre (CDAC)'s Social Communication Group! The Social Communication Group support students with disabilities in nurturing social skills and making friends on campus. This monthly, in-person group meets for an... MoreThursday, July 13, 2023Academic Prep: How to Be a University Student hosted by Centre for Initiatives in EducationThe Centre for Initiatives in Education (CIE) invites all new students to get a jumpstart on their studies by registering for "Academic Prep: How to Be a University Student". This non-credit, in-person course is designed for students who want to jump-start their transition into university. We also welcome students who have already taken a... MoreWednesday, July 12, 2023Applying for PMC-Administered Scholarships, Bursaries and AwardsThere are a number of scholarships, bursaries and awards for students with disabilities that are administered by the PMC annually. PMC-administered scholarships, bursaries and awards fall into three application deadline groups: August 31 Scholarships, bursaries and awards open to both incoming and returning students, including: the Making a... MoreWednesday, July 12, 2023Someone in Your Corner – A Conversation with PMC and Carleton Alum, Emily Kelly“You just feel like you [always] have someone is your corner.” Carleton alum Emily Kelly graciously set aside some time to chat with me about her experiences as a PMC student and student-staff member. Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (honours) in Sociology with a Minor is Disability Studies, in June, and when... MoreWednesday, July 12, 2023Be Sure to Select Your Late-Summer Accommodations in VentusThis is a reminder that you must request your accommodations at the start of each term. Carefully review your course outlines and select the accommodations that are relevant for your courses and examinations. The most efficient way to make your accommodation request is through your Ventus Student Portal using your MyCarletonOne credentials. Note... MoreWednesday, July 12, 2023Register for PMC Orientation!Will the upcoming fall term be your first term as a PMC student? Register to join us on August 30th for PMC Orientation! PMC Orientation is designed to introduce new students to the PMC and post-secondary life. This year's event will include presentations from PMC Coordinators and staff about accessing your accommodations; a presentation... MoreWednesday, June 14, 2023Congrats Graduates!From all of us at the PMC: Congratulations to all students graduating this week! We trust the the knowledge you have gained and skills you have learned during your time at Carleton will carry you into this next chapter. Information about opportunities and services available to Carleton alumni is available on the the Carleton... MoreMonday, May 29, 2023Sweating the School Stuff: A PMC Grad Student Event Series (Summer 2023)"Sweating the School Stuff" is a three-part event series providing tips and strategies about managing productivity over the summer months, hosted by the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) in collaboration with campus partners. This series will cover topics related to research ethics, staying self-motivated during the summer... More« Previous Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Next » Live Feed: Upcoming Events There are no upcoming events scheduled at this time. 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