Time: 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: TBD
Able@Dal (Family & Supporters Session) is a welcoming orientation designed to help you support your student as they transition to university with academic accommodations.
Led by Access Advisors, students, and the campus support team, this session will give you a clear understanding of how accommodations work, what your student can expect, and how to encourage their independence and success.
Recommended for those supporting students coming straight from high school (but open to all), you’ll hear real student perspectives, learn how supports are accessed, and understand how your student will work with their Access Advisor to build a plan. You’ll also gain practical tips on how to best support them throughout their first year.
What You’ll Gain:
✅ Insight into the student experience with accommodations
✅ A clear understanding of how supports work and how students access them
✅ Guidance on how Access Advisors help students build accommodation plans
✅ Practical tips on supporting your student while fostering independence
✅ Connection to a supportive campus community
Support Their Strong Start
Able@Dal will help you feel informed, confident, and ready to support your student’s transition to university life.
Event Energy Level:
Medium Energy
Target Audience:
Family & Friends of new to dal students accessing or considering academic accommodationsAccessible?:
Yes
Contact:
Have questions about this event? Contact alyson.young@dal.ca & tressa.moore@dal.ca