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Disability Services

It is important to remember that Student Loans have additional funds available to students with disabilities.  For more specific information it is best to contact student loans directly to learn more about their programs and requirements.

Grants  for Students with Permanent Disabilities 
- permanent disability, such as deafness, blindness, or a physical or learning disability, you may qualify for the grant.

Assistance for Students with Permanent Disabilities – Government of Saskatchewan

Below is a list of educational institutions and a link to their student services (disability and learning centre).  If the school you are researching is not listed go to the school site and look for student services, disability services or if in doubt search for it on the site or call the toll free phone number for assistance.

SIAST -   Education Equity  or Reasonable Accommodation

University of Regina – Disability Resource Office - Update Centre for Student Accessiblity

University of Saskatchewan – Disability Services for Students

Medicine Hat College – Disability Service Office

University of Lethbridge – Students with Disabilities  or  Duty to Accommodate (2004 News release)

Lethbridge Community College – Disability Services

University of Calgary – Disability Resource Centre

University of Alberta – Specialized Support and Disability Services

Lakeland College – The Learning Centre

Mount Royal University – Accessibility Services

SAIT – Disability Support Services

NAIT – Services for Students with Disabilities

Red Deer College – Disability Services

Brandon University – Disability Services

University of British Columbia – Access and Diversity

Thompson Rivers University – Disability Services

University of Victoria – Resource Center

Most post-secondary institutions classify physical and mental disabilities to include but are not limited to:

• hearing disabilities
• mobility disabilities
• psychological and psychiatric disabilities
• vision disabilities
• learning disabilities
• neurological disabilities
• disabilities related to chronic health problems
• disabilities as a result of serious illnesses such as cancer
• developmental disabilities