🎓 University of British Columbia (UBC) Accessibility-Related Resources
Disability & Accessibility Supports
Executive Functioning Course & Coaching (PSCTC)
Offered by: Psychological Services & Counselling Training Centre at University of British Columbia
Program: 10-week Executive Functioning course + individual supportive coaching
Start: January (Winter II), Thursdays (Remote)
Cost: $1000 (Funding may be available via Canada Student Grant)
Includes:
• One-on-one tailored coaching
• Group sessions with students facing similar challenges
• Support for overwhelm, disorganization, difficulty keeping up, under-performance
Contact: Dr. Rachel Weber | 604-822-1364
🔗 https://ecps.educ.ubc.ca/executive-functioning-course-coaching/
Centre for Accessibility
Purpose: Disability-related academic accommodations & barrier removal
Policy: Disability Accommodation Policy LR7
Supports:
• Mental health conditions (depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder)
• Neurological disabilities (ADHD, learning disabilities, head injuries, Autism Spectrum Disorder)
• Chronic health conditions (arthritis, chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, migraines)
• Physical/sensory disabilities (visual impairment, hearing loss, mobility impairments)
Important:
• Must register before requesting accommodations
• Multi-step registration process
• Does NOT apply to temporary injuries/short-term conditions
🔗 Overview: https://students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/centre-for-accessibility/
🔗 Types of accommodations: https://students.ubc.ca/enrolment/academic-learning-resources/academic-accommodations-disabilities/types-academic-accommodations/
STEPS Forward (Inclusive Post-Secondary Initiative)
Program: BC Initiative for Inclusive Post-Secondary Education (BC-IPSE)
Who it’s for: Students with developmental or intellectual disabilities
Features:
• Enrol in UBC courses for 4 years (auditor status)
• Modified assignments/exams
• Inclusion facilitators
• Certificate of Completion at convocation
• Full participation in campus life
• Summer support for paid work, internships, training, volunteer roles
Eligibility: No minimum academic requirements; focuses on desire to learn & typical student experience
🔗 https://you.ubc.ca/applying-ubc/how-to-apply/disability/
Disability-Related Scholarships
🔗 https://students.ubc.ca/finances/awards-scholarships-bursaries/awards-disabilities/
Free Tutoring/Coaching via Student Aid (Through Centre for Accessibility)
Work with an advisor to apply
🔗 https://studentaidbc.ca/sites/all/files/school-officials/accessibility-program-user-guide.pdf
Academic Supports
Tutoring & Coaching Services
Offered through: UBC Learning Commons
Includes: Academic tutoring and learning support
🔗 https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/tutoring-and-coaching/
Learning Strategist
Support for academic skills, study strategies, and learning development
🔗 https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/tutoring-and-coaching/
Centre for Writing & Scholarly Communication (CWSC)
Writing consultations, workshops, seminars, and academic writing resources
🔗 https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/get-help-from-the-cwsc/
Arts Peer Academic Coaches
Upper-year Arts students providing one-on-one coaching
Helps with:
• Study strategies
• Time management
• Academic tasks
• Goal setting
• Campus involvement
• Action planning
Location: Irving K. Barber Learning Centre (3rd floor Coaching Space)
Confidential: Yes
🔗 https://www.arts.ubc.ca/student-support/academic-support/peer-academic-support/
Peer Support at the Library
Located in the Irving K. Barber Learning Centre
Includes peer coaching and academic support services
🔗 https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/
Academic Advisors
They help with:
• Course selection
• Degree planning
• Choosing/switching majors
• Co-op & exchange planning
• Elective planning
• Graduation checks
🔗 https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/academic-advising/
Time Management Self-Assessment
🔗 https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/time-management-self-assessment/
Learning Approach Self-Assessment
🔗 https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/approach-to-learning-quiz/
Transferable Skills Self-Assessment
🔗 https://learningcommons.ubc.ca/transferable-skills-self-assessment/
Mental Health & Peer Support
AMS Peer Support (FREE Student-to-Student)
100% confidential peer support with trained UBC students
Topics:
• Anxiety / burnout
• Depression
• Substance use
• Loneliness
• Identity issues
• Trauma
• Academic overwhelm
🔗 https://www.ams.ubc.ca/support-services/student-services/peer-support/
Career & Professional Development
Career Support
Career center for coaching and workshops on resume building, interviewing skills, and more
🔗 https://students.ubc.ca/career/career-resources/