Disability Services for Students

The University of Saskatchewan does not offer free tutoring services, beyond those offered at the University Learning Centre (ULC). Fee-for-service tutors are available.

--- ACADEMIC STRATEGIST ---

Jennifer Amy, BEd, MA, MResDirector: Quokka Learning Centre
quokkagirl@hotmail.com

I can provide assistance and support with:
• Understanding your learning strengths
• Developing study and test taking skills
• Organizing your schedule
• Controlling stress and finding focus
• Improving your reading, spelling and writing skills
• Enhancing long-term and short-term memory

I have worked with people with learning disabilities, processing difficulties, ADD/ADHD, and autism spectrum disorder for the past 17 years. I understand specific learning needs and will use my supportive outlook to develop relevant and realistic strategies for your success.

My schedule is flexible. I can meet you on campus, you can visit my home office, close to the University or we can work online.

Fees are negotiable.
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Deb Kemp-Koo can provide support and assistance with study skills, test taking, time management, stress management, ADD coaching, and other academic strategies to support your success in your studies. Email Deb at dlk094@mail.usask.ca or phone her at 966-7653 or 290-7912.

--- ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY TUTORING ---

Lisa Button - 306-612-1839

James Reynolds - 306-651-3094

Scott Michael - 306 880 2855
$50/hour
www.tcgpro.ca
He is rated #1 technician in Canada and 43rd in the world.

Lawrence is a certified tutor for Dragon Naturally Speaking. Lawrence can be reached at 242-9522 or lawrence@voicepro.ca

Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan (LDAS) offers assistive technology support services

--- CONTENT TUTORING ---

Kasie Kelln has experience tutoring students with dyslexia. Her degree is in Physiology, and she is able to tutor any first or second year science class (Biology, Biochemistry, Organic Chemistry, Archaeology, Anthropology, and Health Science). As well, she's taken many English, Sociology and Kinesiology classes. She may also be useful for tutoring for the MCAT. Contact Kasie at 281-7373 or klk817@mail.usask.ca

--- ENGINEERING TUTORING ---

The Saskatoon Engineering Students' Society has a list of tutors who specialize in Engineering and Engineering-related subjects.

--- MATH TUTORING ---

The ULC has a Math/Stats Help program

The Department of Mathematics and Statistics maintains a tutor registry

Andrew Davidson is an upper-year science student with a strong background in Math and Stats. Email Andrew at add503@mail.usask.ca

Nicholas Meadows is a fourth year honours student in Math. Email Nicholas at: njm342@mail.usask.ca

--- WRITING HELP ---

email Liv Marken at the University Learning Centre (liv.marken@usask.ca) for a tutor list.

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--- ONLINE TUTORING RESOURCES ---

The ULC 's Writing Help program offers drop in and online, writing workshops, and a variety of online resources

The ULC Writing Help Centre is on facebook! Choose to "like" their page, and get updates and information sent to your facebook newsfeed

The ULC has a research paper planner, to guide you through the steps of the research and writing process

For a list of the ULC's tutors (editing/ proofreading/ writing how-to), email writinghelp@usask.ca

Owl Editing Services will edit your paper and email it back to you if you are too busy to meet with someone. For rates and services, check out their website.

The USSU Tutor Registry holds a list of people who are willing to tutor in a variety of subjects

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* Frequently used University of Saskatchewan forms for more information click here

* Fee Appeals form to apply to have your tuition returned after withdrawing from courses due to your disability for more information click here

* Campus Maps for more information click here

* Scholarships, Grants, Bursaries, Loans for more information click here

* University of Saskatchewan Parking Request form for more information click here

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* Learning Disabilities Association of Saskatchewan for more information click here

* ADHD coaching for more information click here

* Basic language program for more information click here

* Abilities Council & Partners in Employment for more information click here

* National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS ) – local representative Jesse Leclaire jesse.leclaire@neads.ca or call 613-380-8065 ext 266 for more information click here

* Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission for more information click here

* Transcription Services -11 cents/line (based on a 65-character line) or $25/hour (whichever is least expensive). Contact Karen Smith at 382-9032 or email ablokarena@hotmail.com.

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Student loan and Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities information for students with a permanent disability (includes chronic illnesses). If your student loan is not from Saskatchewan, call 966 7273 for an appointment to discuss your province's procedures or email dss@usask.ca

* Will your financial situation qualify you for a loan? for more information click here

* National student loan program assistance for persons with permanent disability for more information click here

* Saskatchewan Student Loans for more information click here

* What are grants for more information click here

* Canada Student Grant for Persons with Permanent Disabilities is $2,000 annually – it is the conversion of $2,000 of your student loan to a grant which you do not have to repay for more information click here

* Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities application form
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* DSS Handout on Student Loans
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* DSS Handout on Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities
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*Confirmation of Enrollment Form : Download file

* Why is a T4A issued for student grants if they are not considered taxable income?
Download file

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from: http://www.reuters.com/article/domesticNews/idUSTRE56T6Y820090730
UNITED NATIONS (Reuters) - The United States signed a U.N. convention on Thursday aimed at ensuring equal rights for the world's 650 million disabled people, a pact that the former Bush administration refused to endorse.

In a ceremony at U.N. headquarters, U.S. Ambassador Susan Rice inked the pact, billed by the United Nations as the first human rights treaty of the 21st century. It came into force last year.

The 32-page U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities outlaws all forms of discrimination at work on the basis of disability, including in hiring, promotion and working conditions. It requires equal pay for work of equal value.

It also calls on signatory states to promote the employment of disabled people, including through "affirmative action" programs that favor them.

The pact stipulates the disabled may not be excluded from mainstream education systems. It demands that governments provide them with physical access to transportation, schools, housing, medical facilities and workplaces.

Bush administration officials had said the document was weaker than the 1990 U.S. Americans with Disabilities Act and therefore could complicate enforcement of that law.

But Rice said the United States was "very pleased to join 141 other countries that have signed this convention in pursuit of a more just world." Sixty-one countries have ratified the pact.

President Barack Obama would soon submit the convention for Senate approval, Rice said at the ceremony attended by representatives of U.S. disability groups.

Valerie Jarrett, a senior adviser to Obama, told the gathering the signing was a "historic step toward advancing our global commitment to the fundamental human rights for all persons with disabilities."

She also announced the creation of a senior-level position at the State Department to develop a strategy to promote the rights of disabled people around the world.

The signing underlined the more favorable attitude toward the United Nations of the Obama administration than that of its predecessor, which often criticized the world body and was leery of international treaties that could have an impact on U.S. law.

Human Rights Watch, one of several advocacy groups that welcomed the signing, said the United States had signed six out of nine core international human rights treaties but ratified only three -- on racial discrimination, civil and political rights, and torture.

Jamil Dakwar of the American Civil Liberties Union said that Thursday was "a great day for the rights of people with disabilities and a step forward for the U.S. human rights movement."

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