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Able @ Dal Orientation

Orientation for students with disabilities


Able@Dal

Able@Dal is an Orientation program specifically designed for first-year Âé¶¹Éç and King's students who are receiving academic accommodations due to a disability or medical condition.

Led by staff, faculty and students, Able@Dal focuses on skill development and learning strategies that are essential to your success as a student. Students are strongly encouraged to attend this event. Benefits include:

  • Connecting with other new from high school students.
  • Hearing first-hand from students about what it means to be a student with accommodations.
  • Developing a better understanding of accommodations at Âé¶¹Éç and King's and how to ask for support.
  • Hearing first-hand from professors on classroom expectations and ways to be successful.
  • Learning how to request and use your accommodations and different supports on campus.
  • Meeting your Access Advisor and the rest of the Student Accessibility Centre Team.

Able@Dal – Fall 2025 Registration


Able@Dal will be held on August 29 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.Ìý

Parents & Supporters Session:ÌýAt the same time as Able@Dal, there will be a separate Parents & Supporters information session for parents and supporters of Âé¶¹Éç students registered with the Student Accessibility Centre. Hosted by access advisors, faculty, and staff, this session will introduce you to common first-year transitions and helpful campus resources. We encourage parents and supporters to attend in order to get information about the best ways to help and support first year at Âé¶¹Éç students.ÌýÌý(Note: a recording of this session will also be available after the event)
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Additional virtual sessions:
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Assistive Technology Session

  • Date: August 28, 2025
  • Time: 7:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time)
  • Location: Virtual event

Graduate Studies Session

  • Date: August 28, 2025
  • Time: 3:00 p.m. (Atlantic Time)
  • Location: Virtual event