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Last updated: October 21, 2016

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College Transition

Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Centennial College – Career and College Transition
Description:
This tuition-free program offers individuals the opportunity to get the Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate, which is a Grade 12 equivalent. It also helps students improve communications and math skills while they prepare to enter college programs or employment. The average program length is 16 weeks.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 289-5000 ext. 7022
Email:
dandrews@centennialcollege.ca
Website:
https://www.centennialcollege.ca/programs-courses/full-time/career-college-transition/
Address:
Ashtonbee Campus, 75 Ashtonbee Road
City:
Scarborough
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Adults 19 years and up and eligible to work and study in Ontario.
Fee:
No
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Humber College – Academic Upgrading Program
Description:
Academic upgrading programs provide free, intensive instruction in English, math, computer skills, self management and career development. They help prepare participants for employment or further postsecondary education.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 675-6622 ext. 74842
Email:
academicupgrading@humber.ca
Website:
www.humber.ca/liberalarts/programs/academic-upgrading
Address:
North Campus: 205 Humber College Blvd.
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
To qualify for the program, you must be:19 years of age or older, a resident of Ontario and legally able to work in Ontario
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable.
Fee:
No
Application:
Registration form can be found on online.
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Humber College Institute of Technology & Advanced Learning: Accessible Learning Services
Description:
Works collaboratively with students with disabilities to coordinate academic accommodations.Services include:Coordination and implementation of ASL Interpreters and/or Computerized Note TakersTranscription services, Assistive TechnologyAssisting with purchases of technology and referrals to psychoeducational assessment using the Bursary for Students with DisabilitiesAcademic accommodations, strategies and supports for in class and testing situationsReferrals to on and off campus supports and servicesLiaising with Faculty or other College staff for student advocacyAnnual Easy Start Transition Program, a one-day session for new students to learn about services and self-advocacyAutism Spectrum Disorder Group
Service Type:
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Phone:
North Campus: (416) 675-5090
Fax:
(416) 675-6219
Email:
accessible-learning@humber.ca
Website:
www.humber.ca/student-life/swac/accessible-learning
Address:
North Campus:205 Humber College Blvd, 2nd Floor Learning Resource Commons; Lakeshore Campus: 3199 Lake Shore Blvd. West, Room A120
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Students of Humber College and the University of Guelph-Humber, regardless of age.
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable.
Staffing:
Across all campuses:1 Director1 Associate Director1 Coordinator3 Assistive Technologists / Transcription Technicians4 Accessible Learning Officers / SSE Liaison10 Accessibility Consultants
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Fee:
No
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Humber College: Community Integration through Cooperative Education (CICE)
Description:
The Community Integration through Co-operative Education (CICE) certificate program is designed to provide adults with intellectual disabilities (also known as developmental disabilities) the opportunity to experience college life. Students will learn skills that promote independence in areas such as communication, self-awareness, advocacy, community and leadership.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 675-6622 ext. 4288
Email:
rosanna.to@humber.ca
Website:
http://www.humber.ca/program/community-integration-through-co-operative-education-cice
Address:
205 Humber College Boulevard
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Must have a documented developmental/intellectual disability; Must be 19 years or older on the first day of classes (day after Labour Day);Must be able to participate in an admissions interview to determine program suitability, interest and personal goals;Must submit all required documentation prior to the date stated in the admission package;Must demonstrate a willingness to participate fully in the program.
Fee:
Domestic: $3,837.78International: $14,200
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Seneca College – Academic Upgrading Program
Description:
This program prepares students to meet college entry requirements while offering academic advising, career counseling and computer skills training.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 491-5050 ext. 26620
Website:
http://www.senecacollege.ca/fulltime/AUC.html
Address:
Newnham Campus, 1750 Finch Avenue East
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Applicants must be at least 19 years of age or mature early school leavers. All applicants are tested and interviewed in order to determine program suitability and student entry-level.
Fee:
No
Application:
Contact the office to book an appointment for entrance assessment.
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Seneca College – Pre-Health Science Program
Description:
Pre-college programs are one-year certificate programs designed to prepare students to enter specific programs at the college or university level. The Pre-Health Science Program provides the necessary prerequisites for nursing programs.
Service Type:
,
Phone:
(416) 491-5050
Email:
Shelley.Ferguson@senecacollege.ca
Website:
www.senecac.on.ca/fulltime/PHS.html
Address:
13990 Dufferin Street
City:
King City
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Ontario Secondary School Diploma, Grade 12 English and Grade 12 Math OR Mature Student Status (age 19 or older) with the above prerequisite courses, their equivalents, or appropriate Academic and Career Entrance (ACE) Certificate program credits.
Fee:
Yes, tuition.
Application:
Apply through Ontario College Application Services (OCAS).
Region:
East
Organization Name:
University of Ottawa – Access Service Transition Program See #334
Description:
The Transition Program provides students with disabilities an introduction to the postsecondary learning environment as well as an opportunity to smooth the academic transition from secondary school to post-secondary school. It features information sessions, campus tours, mock lectures, social activities, and workshops.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(613) 562-5976
Fax:
(613) 562-5159
Email:
sass-tpt@uOttawa.ca
Website:
http://sass.uottawa.ca/en/access/register/transition-program
Address:
55 Laurier Avenue East, 3rd Floor, Room 3172 (Desmarais Building)
City:
Ottawa
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Students entering their first year at the University of Ottawa.
Fee:
No additional fee. OSAP and BSWD are available to eligible students.
Application:
Register by completing online registration form or by contacting the Access Service office.
Region:
Southwest
Organization Name:
University of Western Ontario – Summer Transition in Education Planning for Students (STEPS)
Description:
STEPS is a free information session open to all incoming first year Western students with disabilities and their families. Topics discussed include accessing supports at Western, learning self-advocacy skills for the transition to university, academic accommodation, documentation requirements and next steps. Sessions will run at 1 pm daily in conjunction with Summer Academic Orientation from June 27 to July 28.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(519) 661-2147
Fax:
(519) 850-2584
Email:
ssd@uwo.ca
Website:
http://www.sdc.uwo.ca/ssd/steps.html
Address:
1151 Richmond Street, Western Student Services Building, Room 4111,
City:
London
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Incoming first year Western students with disabilities and their families.
Fee:
No additional fee. OSAP and BSWD are available to eligible students.
Application:
Register online.
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
York University – Project ADVANCE
Description:
Project ADVANCE is a free 2-week transition summer program to prepare high school students with any documented disabilities (e.g., learning disabilities, mental health disabilities, physical, sensory and medical disabilities) for success in their post-secondary studies at York. During Project ADVANCE, students will have the opportunity to learn about academic strategies, assistive technologies, and the availability of campus support at York.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 736-5383
Fax:
(416) 736-5565
Email:
projecta@yorku.ca
Website:
http://ds.info.yorku.ca/project-advance/
Address:
4700 Keele Street, N110 (Bennett Centre for Student Services)
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Project ADVANCE is available to students who: 1. Have a documented disability (learning, mental health, physical, sensory, or medical disability); 2. Are residents of the Province of Ontario; 3. Have accepted an offer to attend York University in the coming Summer, Fall or Winter terms
Referral:
Self-referral is acceptable with the provision of appropriate documentation of disabilities.
Fee:
A $200 registration fee is required upfront. However, this fee will be refunded pending an 80% program attendance rate.
Application:
Applicants must complete an online Project ADVANCE Application Form up to a week before the program starts.

 


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