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Centre for Accessible Learning (CAL)
1250 Maggie Benston Centre
Simon Fraser University
Burnaby BC V5A 1S6
Email: caladmin@sfu.ca
Phone: 778.782.3112
Secure Fax: 778.782.4384

Visit our Accessibility Information Page to find detailed information about our office and its accessibility considerations.

Autism Mentorship Initiative

Are you an SFU student on the spectrum?

If so, we have a new, free service called the Autism Mentorship Initiative (AMI) designed especially for you!

What is the Autism Mentorship Initiative?

The AMI starts every September (fall term) and runs until the following May (end of spring term). The goals of the service are to enhance your social experience and connection to the University community and to help support your academic success.

You will be matched up with an SFU student who has received specialized training as a mentor. Individual circumstances may vary, but on average, you will meet one-on-one with your mentor about once per week, for 1-2 hours at a time.

You and your mentor will identify areas of interest or concern to explore over the course of each semester. Focus areas may include topics such as: improving your academic skills (e.g., effectively structuring your study time); communication and interpersonal skills (e.g., how to talk with a professor or another student); or finding out about campus activities and resources.

To help us develop the best program possible you will be asked to complete some questionnaires throughout your involvement with the AMI. Participation in this is not mandatory. 

How to Apply

If you are a current or incoming SFU student on the spectrum and would like to learn more or apply to participate in AMI, please fill out the following form.  The Program Coordinator will contact you directly in response to your inquiry.  

SFU Student Status
Interest in AMI
Best Way to Contact You

Please type into the box below any questions or additional information relevant to this application that you would like to share (optional):

For more information about the AMI, please contact Ron Snitz at rsnitz@sfu.ca or at 778-782-3112.  

If you are interested in becoming an AMI Mentor, please continue to the AMI Mentor Information page.