Accessibility Services

Access+ is an online portal for students registered with Accessibility Services to manage their academic accommodations, testing, and other resources. 

Navigate to Access+ here or paste this URL: 
https://accommodations.rdpolytech.ca/clockwork2/custom/misc/home.aspx
into a web browser. We recommend that you save this page as a bookmark.

Use Access+ to:

• Book appointments with an Accessibility Coordinator and/or an Accessibility Technology Strategist
• View your eligible academic accommodations
• Activate your accommodations by releasing your Accommodation Letter directly to your instructors
• See when your instructors view and acknowledge the Accommodation Letters
• Book quizzes, tests, mid-terms, and final exams with Testing Services
• Request your eligible Alternate Format Text

Follow the steps below to request your academic accommodations for each term.

If you have any questions or need help with your Access+ account, please contact Accessibility Services at 403.357.3629 or email accessibility@rdpolytech.ca. 

If you are not registered with Accessibility Services, please review the registration information and book an appointment with an Intake Coordinator. 

Step 1: Log into your Access+ account
Use your RDP email address and password to log into your personal, secure account. This is the same password that you use to log into your RDP email in the Loop.

Step 2: Complete your new student online registration form
Complete this form prior to your first appointment with an Accessibility Coordinator to provide some information about the resources and accommodations you have used before.

Step 3: Activate your accommodations
Send your Accommodation Letter directly to your instructor by selecting and activating your eligible accommodations for the classes you are registered in each term. Connect with your instructor(s) to ensure they have received and confirmed receipt of your Accommodation Letter.

Step 4: Schedule your accommodated tests or exams
If you are eligible for test or exam accommodations, book upcoming tests through your Access+ account.
Coming soon - Student instructions for viewing and activating accommodations.

Step 5: Request your Alternate Format Text
If you are eligible for alternate format text, request and receive your alternate media through your Access+ account
Coming soon - Student instructions for Alternate Format Text 

Step 6: Schedule an appointment
Schedule an appointment to meet with an Accessibility Coordinator to discuss your accommodations, make changes or update your information in Access+.

Schedule an appointment to meet with an Accessibility Technology Strategist for assistive technology training and resources, including alternate format text.    

Use Access+ to book your accommodated tests and exams. Contact Testing Services for training and further information:

In Person: Testing Services Main Desk, NOVA Chemicals Learning Common (Room 940)
Email: testing@rdpolytech.ca
Phone: 403.342.3292

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