Accomplish your goal
Whether you are a current or future student at AU, our services are available to help you navigate your educational journey.
We advocate for you throughout your journey; from exam accommodations to the use of assistive technology. We invite you to explore our services.
Not sure which services you need? We are here for that too. Don't hesitate to contact our team directly to get you started.
Course management support
With our dedicated course management support, you participate in the accommodations and course load decisions that are right for you.
Define your course loadLearning support
We assist you to navigate AU processes and help you find services in your community such as an ASL interpreter, invigilator, tutor, or learning strategist.
Learning support services
Exam accommodation
Accommodated exams take your disability related needs into consideration. The time, method, and/or format of an exam may be adapted so you can write the exam.
Book an accommodated examAssistive technology
Assistive technology apps like Read&Write (R&W) are available to students who benefit from text to speech and writing tools. We compiled different resources for math, organizing ideas, ergonomics, and suggestions on how to use your mobile device to study.Explore assistive technology resources
Advocacy, accessibility, and referral
We advocate on your behalf, help you obtain professional services, address inaccessible content, and more.
Read more about advocacy and accessibility servicesAlternate format course materials
We help you access required course material in an accessible format
Find out about alternate formats for course materialsInclusive post-secondary education
AU's initiative supports Alberta students with disabilities in post-secondary education.
Ready to register for accessibility services at Athabasca University?
Learn more about the process of registering for accommodations, eligibility, and get your application started today.
Get an overview of our 3-step accessibility registration process:
Get in touch with us
Get answers to any specific questions regarding our learning support services by contacting our team members directly.
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Updated November 29, 2023 by Digital & Web Operations (web_services@athabascau.ca)