At Accessibility Services, we can provide or refer you to a variety of services and supports designed for academic success and well-being. Connect with an access specialist to learn more.

If you are currently registered with Accessibility Services, you can find more in-depth information regarding the support available to you on the Getting Started with Accessibility Canvas course.

Academic strategies

Academic strategies are administered by qualified professionals who provide one-on-one sessions to students. Strategy sessions focus on:

  • individualized strategy training, including special techniques for students with specific learning and attention problems.
  • demonstrating and modelling appropriate learning techniques
  • opportunities to practice strategies using actual coursework.
  • general strategies for organization, time management, test-taking, anxiety management, studying, reading, writing, note-taking, math skills and advanced thinking skills
  • identification and use of learning technologies to support strategy development (e.g., text-to-speech software).

Peer tutoring

If you require specialized content tutoring that is not typically provided by our academic strategists, you may be referred to the Learning Services Peer Tutoring. At Student Learning Services, you’ll work with a peer tutor in a one-on-one or small group learning format. You’ll typically receive up to one hour of tutoring per week per course. This is a free service for students in accredited programs.

Note: Peer tutoring services are subject to the availability of a qualified tutor. Though we endeavour to locate a tutor for all requests, in those circumstances where a peer tutor is not available, you may be referred to your instructor or an academic strategist for additional support. At this time , peer tutoring is not available for students in upgrading programs.

Technology training

Our team works with you to identify appropriate strategies and relevant assistive technologies to support your academic success. If you require a specialized technology needs assessment or training, you can work with your access specialist. You can also find additional information on technology commonly used on campus in the Student Hive on Canvas. For more information, check out myPolytech. Assistive technologies may include:

  • text-to-speech and speech-to-text software
  • computer screen magnifying software
  • smart pens and audio recorders
  • audio amplification devices
  • apps, websites and software relevant to Lethbridge Polytechnic programs

Wellness Referrals

Whether you’re in your first semester or final year, mental health concerns can add additional stressors on your life, impacting your ability to participate in your studies. Our team can help you self-refer to the counseling staff in Wellness Services.

Other support

We facilitate other specialized support as required, including educational care attendants and interpreters. If you require specialized support, we encourage you to contact us three months before the start of classes to discuss your unique needs.