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Many VIU programs have intake in January. Join us and discover a world of opportunity.

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Overview - Accessibility Services Mission and general description of services
- Contact Us - Contact Accessibility Services staff at all campuses
What is a Disability? - General information about Disabilities
- Categories of Disabilities - Disability types and definitions
- Documentation - Criteria for service
- Accommodation Letters - Possible supports for education
Students - Information for Students
- Steps - Steps to take for assistance from Accessibility Services
- Funding - Funding and budget planning
- Housing - Off campus housing and Student Residence
- Needs - Student Id, campus maps, parking, lockers
- Computer - Assistive technology, accounts, labs
- Study - Writing center, Math center, Study strategies
- Stressed - Services for stress relief; eg: Counseling, Food crisis
- Connections - Student Service Departments that can help
- Campus Fun - Student Pub, Gym, Recreational Activities
- Links - Education and Disability links
Instructors - Information for Instructors.
- Frequently Asked Questions - General information for Instructors
- Resources - Resources for Instructors
- Policies - VIU Policies that relate to Accessibility Services
- Exams - Information for Instructors who have a student that requires Exam Accommodation
Forms - Forms that are required to receive assistance from Accessibility Services
- Medical - Medical forms to document a Disability
- Exams - Form to apply for Exam Accommodation
- Services - Forms to receive Services