Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)
(formerly the Centre for Students with Disabilities)
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Virtual Zoom Office Hours with CAL Staff!
The CAL is pleased to announce that we have added a virtual front desk via Zoom. No appointment is necessary, and you can connect directly and confidentially to the CAL front desk staff, who are available to offer general guidance and arrange further appointments where needed. For more information visit our "Contact Us" page . learn more →
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SEI-CAL Virtual Tea/Coffee Chats & Focus Groups
Interested in building a culture of accessibility and inclusion at SFU? Check out this focus group collaboration between SEI & the CAL for more information on how you can take part and make your voice heard! learn more →
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CAL Spring Term Information
The Centre for Accessible Learning will continue to provide services over the Spring 2021 term. For more information, click here. learn more →
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CAL Intake/Registration Deadline
The last day to establish entitlement for services (i.e. registering with the CAL) for the Spring 2021 term is Friday, March 26, 2021 (i.e. end of week 10). learn more →
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Accommodations Renewal Deadline
The process of establishing student accommodations for the Spring 2021 term, including officially notifying instructors, must be completed by Friday, March 19, 2021 (i.e. end of week 9).
Returning CAL registrants, should act well in advance of this date to ensure their accommodations are in place. learn more →
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The Autism Mentorship Initiative
Are you an SFU student with Asperger's or Autism? If so, we have a new, free service called the Autism Mentorship Initiative (AMI) designed especially for you! Click the photo above for more information! learn more →
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SFU Campus Accessibility Endowment Fund
Visit our Donate page for more information. learn more →
What we do
- Provide disability related information, support and counselling to the SFU community and campus visitors
- Review eligible students’ disability documentation and recommend reasonable academic accommodations to offset the effects of their disability on academic life
- Act as liaison between students and faculty in the implementation of disability-related services and accommodations
- Facilitate student growth, independence and leadership skills
- Advocate on issues related to diversity, educational equity and academic achievement
Who should visit CAL
- Students with a documented or suspected disability
- Students looking for volunteer opportunities, like note-taking assistance
- Anyone with questions about equal educational opportunities at SFU
- Faculty members teaching students with disabilities
- Faculty members who suspect a student may have a disability
- Visitors to any SFU campus who require information on physical access or other disability-related issues