The Office of Student Welfare and Formation – Affirmative Unit includes the Indigenous People Unit, Differently Abled Persons Unit and the Solo Parent Unit

The Affirmative Unit has been configured to address all the issues concerning stakeholders who belong to the Indigenous People, with disabilities and are solo parent or children of solo parents, and these are aligned with the thrusts and goals of the Office of Student Welfare and Formation and the University newly developed strategic plan.

Affirmative Unit Services

1. Meet with students, gather relevant background information and review documentation of disability
2. Identify barriers to full access in the university environment
3. Develop individual accommodation and service plans
4. Prepare accessibility/accommodation letters for teaching faculty
5. Coordinate accommodations and services provided by OSWF (such as exam accommodations, assistive technology access, alternate format material preparation, contracted services)
6. Provide educational information and guidance including referrals to departments and service units on- and off-campus
7. Coach students to develop self-advocacy skills
8. Communicate with faculty and staff about working with students with disabilities, including facilitating full access and accommodations when necessary