Accessibility Services is located in Building 255 (second floor). See Campus Maps
- for remote service, email AccessibilityServices@viu.ca or call 250.740.6446.
For students who rely on elevators for access, opt-in to receive Elevator Outage notifications
If you notice a blocked pathway, door opener not working, etc., please report an access issue
Are you a returning student who needs an updated accommodation letter?
If you just need the dates on your accommodation letter updated, there is no need to see an Access Specialist. Simply fill out the form linked below!
New Students (not yet registered with Accessibility Services)
All students with disabilities are encouraged to register with our office.
Accessibility Services provides information, support services, and reasonable accommodation to students with documented disabilities including:
- mental health conditions
- ADHD
- learning disabilities
- chronic health issues
- hearing/visual impairments
- physical disabilities
- temporary impairments due to accidents or injury
Students Already Registered With Accessibility Services
VIU students with a documented disability may be entitled to reasonable academic and/or exam accommodation. This is determined on an individual basis and must be supported by current documents from a qualified professional. Students requiring accommodation are strongly encouraged to contact Student Affairs at least one month before the beginning of the semester.
Resources for Students and Faculty
Forms for Students
- Confidential Intake Form
- Consent for Release of Information
- Service Provider Receipt
- Appendix 8 - complete
- Appendix 8 - section 4 only (medical info)
- Appendix 8 - section 1 & 2 only
- Part-time Study application
- Verification of Temporary Disability
Resources for Students
- Exam Request System (only available to students registered with Accessibility Services, who have current accommodation letters)
- Book Accessibility Station (Kurzweil, Zoom Text, Inspiration, or Merlin HD in Library)
- Nanaimo Campus Map (Barrier Reduced Routes)
- Financial Aid & Awards
- Introduction video: applying for StudentAid BC Disability Grants
- StudentAid BC - funding for full-time studies for students with permanent disabilities
- StudentAid BC - funding for part-time studies for students with permanent disabilities
Resources for Faculty
