Disabilities

The Student Success Centre promotes equitable access to educational programs for students. In particular, the SSC is concerned with equitable access for:

- students with disabilities

- students at risk academically

If you encounter a barrier to participation, the SSC helps you address these difficulties using a self-advocacy model.

I have a disability. What should I do?

Talk to the Disabilities Liaison, Tasha O'Neill (403-782-3381 ext. 4154), in the Student Success Centre, she will explain how to document your disability with the University and, if you are a Canadian with a permanent disability, she can help you access Canada Study Grant funds.

Are there funds available to help students with permanent disabilities?

Yes, when you fill out a loan application there is a section for studnets with permanent disabilities.

There are also funds that come to CUC for Alberta students with disabilities, above what they will receive from their student loans.

Canada Study Grant Information

The Canada Study Grant program for students with permanent disabilities is designed to help students overcome educational barriers that they may have due to their permanent disability. Students may be eligible to receive non-repayable grant funding (up to $5,000 per program year) from the federal government to purchase adaptive equipment and support services to help access public or private post-secondary institutions.

For Canada Study Grant purposes what is the definition of a disability?

The definition of a permanent disability for the Assistance Program for Students with Permanent Disabilities (APSD) and the Canada Study Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities (CSG for SWPD) is "a functional limitation caused by a physical or mental impairment that restricts the ability of a person to perform the daily activities necessary to participate in studies at a post-secondary level and is expected to remain with the person for the person's expected natural life."

How do I apply?

Talk to the Disabilities Liaison for more information. Forms can be obtained from the Alberta Government website for Alberta residents.

See also the Canada Study Grant website.  This grant is only available to Canadian students.