Appeals of Accessibility Services' decisions
If you disagree with an accommodation decision, you must first meet with your accessibility advisor to resolve the issue informally.
If a resolution cannot be found, you may formally appeal to the Manager of Accessibility Services within three business days.
The manager will review the appeal and notify you of the outcome within five business days.
If dissatisfied, you can appeal to the Director of Student Services within three business days. The Vice President Academic will review the director's decision and provide a final ruling within five business days.
For more information, refer to our policy AC.3.16.1 Accommodations for students with disabilities.
Office of the Ombudsperson
The Office of the Ombudsperson is an advocate for fairness and due process.
The Ombudsperson acts as a resource for all members of the SAIT community to explore their rights and options through policy and other resources. They may be able to provide additional support with disagreements and appeal processes if you require it.
Know your rights
SAIT is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment for students with disabilities and equal opportunities for all students.
We endeavour to meet our obligations under applicable human rights and privacy laws as they affect students with disabilities.
Our Accommodations for Students with Disabilities policy and procedure outlines those obligations, including the following.
Read AC 3.16.1 Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
Alberta Human Rights
Under the Alberta Human Rights Commission, all post-secondary educational institutions have a duty to accommodate students with disabilities. Learn more about rights and responsibilities in the accommodation process on page 12 of the Human Rights Guide.
Contact us
Accessibility Services
Lamb Learner Success Centre, MC221, Stan Grad Centre
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Phone - 403.774.5093
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Monday - Friday | 8 am - 4 pm
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SAIT is located on the traditional territories of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot) and the people of Treaty 7 which includes the Siksika, the Piikani, the Kainai, the Tsuut’ina and the Îyârhe Nakoda of Bearspaw, Chiniki and Goodstoney.
We are situated in an area the Blackfoot tribes traditionally called Moh’kinsstis, where the Bow River meets the Elbow River. We now call it the city of Calgary, which is also home to the Métis Nation of Alberta.