According to VIU's Policy 32.02, the institution has a duty to provide reasonable accommodation to students with documented disabilities. Students not yet connected to Accessibility Services, please see Steps to Connecting.
Disability is defined as:
Permanent Disability
A functional limitation caused by a physical or mental impairment that restricts the ability of a student to perform the daily activities necessary to participate in studies at a post-secondary level and is expected to remain with the student for the student’s natural life.
Examples of permanent disabilities include:
- Learning Disability
- ADHD
- Low vision/blindness
- Hard of hearing/Deaf
- Chronic Health conditions such as chronic migraines, arthritis
- Mental Health conditions such as Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, General Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, etc.
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Neurological conditions such as Traumatic Brain Injury, Cerebral Palsy, etc.
- Auto-immune conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis
- Cognitive Disability, such as Mild Intellectual Disability. Please also see the Workplace Essential Skills and Training (WEST) program website
Temporary Disability
A functional limitation caused by a physical or mental impairment that restricts the ability of a student to perform the daily activities necessary to participate in studies at a post-secondary level and that is expected to remain with the student for a time limit as determined by an appropriate medical professional.
Examples of temporary disabilities include:
- concussion
- broken arm
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