Sydney LaMarsh is an Accessibility Advisor at the Centre for Accessible Learning. As an advisor, she primarily works with students with disabilities to create academic accommodation plans that mitigate barriers to equal access across the post-secondary environment.
Sydney began her career 8 years ago in the K-12 system supporting students with disabilities, before joining the Accessibility team at Thompson Rivers University as an Adaptive Technology Specialist and Accessibility Advisor. Sydney completed a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from UVic in 2016 and a Master of Education in 2022.
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- How to register with CAL
- Justice Institute of BC’s summary of the duty to accommodate
- Learning Assistance Program: learning strategists and specialized tutors for all students
- Student Wellness Centre: physical and mental health support
- UVSS Society for Students with a Disability: advocacy and support for students with a disability by students with a disability
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