1. Residents Orientation myAccess & Office for Students with Disabilities Wednesday July 30th, 2014

2. Quick quiz 1.Approximately how many students do think are registered currently with the OSD at McGill? A.450 B.850 C.1400 D.2050

3. 2.Of the population registered how many students have what we traditionally consider to be disabilities (sensory, mobility, coordination impairments)? A.4% B.8% C.25% D.42%

4. 3Which disability represents the largest population of students registered with the OSD? A.Attention Deficit Disorder B.Learning Disability C.Chronic Medical conditions D.Mental Health

5. Demographics

6. Complexity of diganoses - McGill 2012-13 McGill OSD

7. What does the OSD & myAccess do? The student perspective video

8. First appointment By skype or face to face Dialogue on the ‘barriers’ faced by the students Search for solutions Need for documents? Bring what you have – the rest will be discussed with the access adviser. If we require third party documentation we can guide you as to how to obtain it (information on the various testing resources for LD and ADHD available in Montreal, at varying costs)

9. Universal Design & Social Model

10. Why is it important to be proactive if you experience barriers? Act fast so that the barriers you experience are not mistaken for professional failings. The environment you are about to enter is different. If you are affected by impairments, the barriers experienced in this environment may be very different from the ones experienced in academia. Your strategies may no longer be adequate in this environment. If you require accommodations, these have to be explicitly requested from your professional environment.

11. Other services Advocacy IT and assistive technology Workshops (CBT for ADHD, stress management, balancing your studies, Universal Design) Support from a Learning Resource Manager Referrals to external testing and diagnostic evaluation

12. Keep in mind We are there for you… -To discuss issues of confidentiality -To advise you on notification to the College des Médecins -To trigger a dialogue with the faculty if you feel it is necessary -To discuss barriers and strategies

13. TO CONTACT US… frederic.fovet@mcgill.ca Skype or in-person appointment Make appointment through 398 6009 or online form (www.mcgill.ca|osd)www.mcgill.ca|osd