Students with Disabilities

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1 F L E M I N G C O L L E G E D I S A B I L I T Y S E R V I C E S Students with Disabilities Connecting with Supports Important Time-Sensitive information Enclosed If You are a student with a diagnosed disability You have received accommodations in high school based in an IPRC We offer a few options in the summer to help students with disabilities connect with services and supports they need in college. Each is designed to help you start off your first semester at Fleming on the right foot. 599 Brealey Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 7B1 Tel: Ext Fax:

2 Students with Learning Disabilities at the Lindsay and Peterborough Campuses In Lindsay August 26 & 27 In Peterborough August 28 & 29 Parents are welcome to attend a session tailored for them at the start of the first day. Lunch will be provided each day, but students are responsible for making their own arrangements for other meals and overnight accommodations. Space is limited Registration deadline June 3, 2013 Do not miss this chance to be a First at Fleming participant. Register now by filling out the attached registration form. A non-refundable registration fee of only $25.00 for all of this! (If we are not able to accept you into the program the fee will be refunded.) I attended First at Fleming because my Mom thought it would be helpful but, when I got there I was really glad because I met lots of other students who also had a learning disability and that made me feel a lot better about myself. First at Fleming This is a two day orientation program which will enable you to: Better understand your learning disability Identify your learning strengths and weaknesses Meet with key disability service providers: - Learning Disability Counsellor - Assistive Technologist - Learning Strategist Get your accommodations put in place for the semester Have hands-on experience with assistive technology Meet, learn and socialize with others with a learning disability Explore Fleming before the halls are crowded Have a current psycho-educational report in place prior to the start of classes in September Parents may choose to attend a parent session from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. on the first day where we will discuss the types of services available, student responsibilities, and the Bursary for Students with Disabilities. There will be ample time for a question and answer period. A psycho-educational assessment with a learning disability diagnosis on it from a clinical psychologist is needed by all participants. IPRC and IEP information from high school is also needed. Limited funding is available from the First at Fleming program for those who have a psycho-educational assessment which is more than 5 years old. The name of a psychologist in your area will be provided. NOTE: First at Fleming is funded through the provincial government s summer transition program and is contingent on funding approval. We will contact you to discuss alternatives should the program not receive funding. Page 2 S TU DENTS W IT H DIS ABI LI TIES

3 Lindsay & Peterborough In Lindsay August 22nd In Peterborough August 19th & 20th Open to students with learning disabilities, MID, brain injury, or ADD/ADHD Head Start Head Start provides a great opportunity for you to: Learn about all of the excellent resources that are available at Fleming Meet key people who are available to help See demonstrations of assistive technology that you may find useful in college Understand the ways in which college differs from high school Learn about self-advocacy and resources which can help you develop this important skill There is no charge for this half day program, but you must complete the enclosed registration form as space is limited. There is no deadline to apply, but space is limited and students will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Head Start begins promptly at 9:00 a.m. and finishes at 11 a.m. After 11:00 a.m. individual appointments will start with your counsellor. If you have free time from this point do not forget to check out other student services, buy used books, arrange to get a locker and/or parking pass for the school year, check out housing options and otherwise get a feel for the campus. Parents may choose to attend a parent session from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. where we will discuss the types of services available, student responsibilities, and the Bursary for Students with Disabilities. There will be ample time for a question and answer period. Students have told us that attending Head Start really helps to reduce the anxiety that many students feel as they prepare for college. Page 3

4 First at Fleming applicants Send completed registration form, learning disability documentation (psycho-educational assessment, IPRC, IEP) and $25.00 cheque (we are not able to accept cash or in-person payments) by June 3 to: First at Fleming 599 Brealey Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 7B1 Head Start Peterborough applicants Send completed registration from and disability documentation to: Head Start 599 Brealey Drive Peterborough, ON K9J 7B1 Head Start Lindsay applicants Send completed registration form and disability documentation to: Head Start P.O. Box 8000 Lindsay, ON K9V 5E6 For further information please contact Susan Weaver at , ext or Stephanie Dean at , ext Other Options: If you will be attending the Cobourg Campus, the Haliburton Campus, or if the First at Fleming and Head Start programs are not right for you, please make sure to contact us in the summer to schedule an individual appointment with a counsellor. Your counsellor will discuss your needs and get you connected with the supports that will help you. Peterborough or toll-free , ext Lindsay , ext or toll-free , ext Haliburton , ext or toll-free , ext Cobourg ext or toll-free , press 0 for the switchboard and ask for ext. 5238

5 First at Fleming and Head Start Registration Form Registration Form I would like to register for (please pick one only) First at Fleming, Peterborough August 28 & 29 DEADLINE June 3 First at Fleming, Lindsay August 26 & 27 DEADLINE June 3 Head Start, Lindsay, August 22 Register as space is limited Head Start, Peterborough, August 19 Register as space is limited Head Start, Peterborough, August 20 Register as space is limited Will your parents or other family members be attending the parent session? Note: this is the only session open to parents. No Yes Number of family members attending Disability documentation information to be sent with this registration form I have enclosed an assessment from a psychologist/psychological associate AND I have included IPRC/IEP documentation Other I have enclosed a cheque or money order (cash and in-person payments cannot be accepted) for $25.00 for First at Fleming registrants only. Application cannot be processed if payment is not enclosed. I have enclosed the signed consent form on the back of this registration form (only for those students who want us to be able to speak with your parents) Name: Telephone (daytime): (that you check regularly): Address: Gender: Male Female Fleming Student Number: Fleming Program of Study:

6 First at Fleming and Head Start Consent Form Authorization for Release of Personal Information Notice to Individual Pursuant to sections 21(1) and 42 of the provincial Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), I hereby authorize the release of the personal information listed below to the individual and/or organization also listed below. This release, in addition, will authorize the individual and/or organization to collect this specific, personal information about me for the purpose of: Arranging disability accommodations for first semester and making arrangements for First at Fleming or Head Start. The personal information authorized for release/collection on this form may not be further used/disclosed to anyone else for any other purpose without my explicit and written consent. This authorization for release of personal information will remain in effect for the following period only: From: June 1, 2013 To: August 31, 2013 Questions about the collection, use, retention, of disclosure of the personal information listed below should be directed to the following representative of : Contact Name: Susan Weaver Title: Coordinator of Contact Phone: ext.1619 Fax: Identification of Personal Information to be Released Release Information to Stephanie Dean, Susan Weaver, Melissa McQuaid & Tim Piper, Disability Counsellors, Release Information from (name of parent(s)/guardian) Release is for two-way communication between both parties listed above. Description of Personal Information to be Released Disability documentation, registration information for First at Fleming or Head Start orientation programs, the Bursary for Students With Disabilities. Authorization By my signature, I hereby consent to the release of my personal information in accordance with the specifications detailed on this consent form. (Student Name Please Print) (Student Signature) (Date DDMMYY)