Position Summary The Accessibility Coordinator plays an integral role in supporting the success and retention of current Red Deer Polytechnic (RDP) students with barriers, such as disabilities. They do this through reducing barriers, advocacy, assessment, case management, and the provision of accommodations. Accessibility Coordinators also work with prospective students in support of their transition to higher education. The Accessibility Coordinator promotes an accessible, inclusive, equitable and supportive learning environment for students. Position Responsibilities Assessment of Need and Coordination of Accessible Services and Accommodations
- Identify and assess the impacting barriers and needs of students and collaborate with them to develop action plans, accommodations, and recommendations to support their success as a learner at RDP.
- Gather and file necessary information for each student registered with Accessibility Services (i.e., documentation, observations, background history).
- Determine the need for individualized emergency planning and/or medical support for students while on campus and communicate requirements to appropriate service areas and Instructors.
- Assess student aid disability funding eligibility, provide information on eligible funding options and support current students in applying for funding (i.e., federal and provincial Schedule 4 grant funding, Bursaries, Awards, Disability Tax Credit).
- Represent Red Deer Polytechnic as a designated school official/reviewer for Schedule 4 applications by adhering to the Schedule 4 guidelines, reviewing applications and documents, and reconciling previous submissions.
- Collaborate and liaise with other RDP staff as a multi-disciplinary team to support students with multiple barriers (Circle of Care).




- Use evidence-based screening tools to support needs assessment and referrals.
- Review medical, psychological, and educational intervention documentation to assess the impacting barriers and needs of the student.
- Provide information and support to prospective students with barriers to learning, including support in navigating application processes and the transition to higher education.
- Support students to anticipate potential difficulties achieving their program requirements and identify strategies to address related challenges.
- Support students to develop self-advocacy and navigation skills to support themselves in an academic setting.
- Collaborate with Testing Services to create and regularly review standard offering of testing accommodations available through the Test Centre.
- Assess the rationale for equipment and services; identify any implications for an approved reduced courseload.
- Provide exam/testing accommodations for students with acute needs or complex situations as necessary. Data and Information Management
- Maintain appropriate and confidential file management practices following FOIP guidelines and other legal requirements.
- Develop and implement reports in data system.
- Liaise with IT Services and software developers to efficiently troubleshoot errors and update the database.
- Assist with the collection, organization, and provision of data in responding to FOIP and other requests for data.




- Develop and maintain efficient communication, file management, data collection, and change management process. Identification and application of appropriate assistive technologies, equipment, and services
- Understand and appropriately recommend a variety of low and high intensity assistive technologies, resources, referrals, and reference materials to support diverse learner needs.
- Stay current with knowledge and understanding of applications and trends regarding assistive technologies.
- Support a smooth integration for accommodated students utilizing Testing Services by developing and maintaining an effective communication, data collection, and change management process. Provision of Expertise and Collaboration with the Polytechnic Community and External Partners
- Participate in the recruitment and selection of Support Services staff such as Sign Language Interpreters and Academic Aides and provide guidance and training to staff when they provide direct service to students with accommodations.
- Participate and contribute to the review of contract proposals for assistive service provision such as Sign Language Interpreters, CART services, etc.
- Monitor and report outcomes of accessibility initiatives and projects in line with operational goals.
- Collaborate with the Centre for Teaching, Learning, and Scholarship to support the number of instructors implementing universal design for learning.
- Liaise with other Polytechnic departments to ensure campus accessibility and smooth integration of services.
- Collaborate with instructors and staff to determine the parameters for accommodations in specific courses and programs.
- Facilitate presentations, webinars, videos, and discussio

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