Policies and Procedures
- the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA, 2005)
- the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Section 15)
- the Ontario Human Rights Code
- and the University Policy on Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities.
University Policy and Procedures:
- Audio Recording of Lectures by Students with Disabilities
- Memory Aid Guidelines for Students with Disabilities
- Procedures for Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities
- Procedure for On-Campus Medical Cannabis Use by Students
- Procedures for the Use of Service Animals on Campus
- University Academic Calendar
- University Academic Integrity information
Ontario Human Rights Commission Resources:
- Guidelines on Accessible Education (2018)
- Minds that matter: Report on the consultation on human rights, mental health and addictions
- Policy on ableism and discrimination based on disability (2016)
- Policy on Preventing Discrimination Based on Mental Health Disabilities and Addictions (2014)
- With learning in mind: Inquiry report on systemic barriers to academic accommodation (2017)
Confidentiality
In accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), we do not release any information about a student's record unless it has been authorized by the student.
Confidentiality is maintained at all times when students become involved with Student Accessibility Services. A student’s registration with Student Accessibility Services and the fact that they have received accommodations will not be identified on any official university records, test results, academic transcripts or graduation documentation.
All disability documentation provided to the office is kept secure and strictly confidential in a locked cabinet. Students' personal information is not shared with anyone without their prior informed and signed consent.
All students registered with Student Accessibility Services sign a form that indicates with whom we can discuss personal information.
For the student’s safety and privacy, Student Accessibility Services will only communicate with the student via email using the secure university student ID. We do not send messages to Hotmail, Gmail or other non-campus and non-secure websites.
Student Accessibility Services provides support to students with disabilities in compliance with the following legislation:
- Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA, 2005)
- Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Section 15)
- Guidelines on Accessible Education (2018)
- Ontario Human Rights Code
- Policy on Preventing Discrimination Based on Mental Health Disabilities and Addictions (2014)
- University Policy on Academic Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
