A Niagara College Perspective

1. immunization for placement and issues on refusals 2. medical situations/circumstances 3. learning disabilities/mental health 4. religious requests 5. Police clearance concerns

 Many recommended but not legislated Immunization requirements  Increase in refusals related to concerns with link to Autism  Affidavit from student (coordinated through Student Services)  Passive refusal process with Placement sites  Clear language in career guide and placement manuals

 Impact of increase in allergies (i.e. latex)  Increase in students with identified physical limitations  Review duty to accommodate  Understand restrictions on fulfilling competencies as outlined by accrediting bodies

 Increase in students with self disclosed circumstances  Broadening of the types of circumstances that require accommodation  Impact on licensing/registration requirements  Proactive as well as reactive actions and services  Collaboration with centre for students with disabilities

 Increasing multicultural student population  Focus on international recruitment  Impact of seven day a week operations  Use of student affidavit where applicable  Impact on ability to perform required skills  Staff and faculty education regarding the restrictions

 Increased scrutiny by agencies  Legislative changes that impact who is checked for what  Privacy issues (student and agency)  Delays caused by the increased for police checks  Coordinated effort with local police service  Clear expectations of responsibility communicated to students  Role of placement agency (placement manual, letter for the Dean)