Province-Wide Post-Secondary Education Openings – Deadline Jan 30
Inclusion Alberta in partnership with post-secondary institutions across the province offers Inclusive Post-Secondary Education supports to student with developmental disabilities. This support is tailored to each student to assist them to succeed in meaningfully participating in university and college programs of study, getting involved in campus and community life, and securing paid employment. This unique initiative enhances the learning environment for everyone involved.
Students who are eligible for Disability Services (formerly PDD) supports typically audit courses in a program of study of their interest, which helps them achieve the most beneficial learning experience possible. An educational facilitator works closely with students and faculty to modify and adapt coursework to individualize a student’s pace of study. In addition to campus life, this year round support assists students in attaining employment during the summer months with the objective to obtain a meaningful career upon the completion of studies. There are no specific academic requirements – all applications will be considered regardless of a prospective student’s support needs (if the prospective student can confirm Disability Services supports eligibility).
The following inclusive post-secondary education institutions partnered with Inclusion Alberta will be accepting applications the Fall 2016 academic year.
Please note that the application deadline is January 30, 2016. All applicants must be prepared to start attending July 2, 2016.
Calgary
Bow Valley College 1 vacancy
Edmonton
MacEwan University 6 vacancies
Norquest College 1 vacancy
Northern Alberta Institute for Technology (NAIT) 4 vacancies
The King’s University 1 vacancy
Grande Prairie
Grande Prairie Regional College 1 vacancy
Lloydminster and Vermillion
Lakeland College 1 vacancy
Each post-secondary institution offers different programs of study, anyone interested is encouraged to visit each school’s website and/or attend program information sessions and open houses for more information.
Please contact the following coordinators directly for applications:
Bow Valley College:
Eric Moore
Office: 403.410.1501
Email: emoore@bowvalleycollege.ca
Norquest College
Morilynn McRann-McLean
Office: 780.644.6051
Email: Morilynn.McRann-McLean@NorQuest.ca
Northern Alberta Institute for Technology
Jessica Brandsma
Office: 780.491.1329
Email: jbrandsma@nait.ca
MacEwan University
Mischa Taylor
Office: 780.497.5198
Email: taylorm235@campuconnection.ca
Grand Prairie Regional College
The King’s University
Britta deGroot
Office: 780-465-3500 Ext 8129
Email: britta.degroot@kingsu.ca
Lakeland College:
Clara Kolybaba
Office: 780.871.5402
Email: clara.kolybaba@lakelandcollege.ca
Grande Prairie Regional College:
Laura Gerow
Office: 780.539.2216
For more information about Inclusive Post-Secondary please contact Jessica Brandsma at 780.491.1329, or jbrandsma@inclusionalberta.org or the coordinators above.