If you have a documented permanent disability and will be studying at a designated post-secondary institution, the following programs may help you:
What is a permanent disability?
For the programs above, the definition of a permanent disability is "a functional limitation caused by a physical or mental impairment that restricts the ability of a person to perform the daily activities necessary to participate in studies at a post-secondary level or in the labour force and that is expected to remain for the person's expected natural life."
For students who do not have medical documentation for their permanent disability, a verification of permanent disability form  [236kb] can be used when applying for these programs.
Other Resources
Assistive Technology B.C. - provides assistive technology services to support post-secondary students or employees who have a disability.
B.C. College and Institute
Library Services (CILS) - provides information services in alternate formats for B.C. post-secondary students with print disabilities.
Resource Directory of Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities in Public Post-Secondary Institutions - provides information for potential students and their counselors, families, and referral agencies on programs and services for students with disabilities at public post-secondary institutions.
Disability Services Grant Report Summary 1999/00  - This report provides information about the numbers of students with disabilities in university-colleges, colleges and institutes; challenges faced in serving the students, best practices and new initiatives as well as outcome measures.
Outcomes of Former Students With Disabilities 1998 - This report examines the outcomes and satisfaction of former students with disabilities who were enrolled in Applied, Arts and Sciences and Adult Basic Education programs at B.C.’s public colleges and institutes.
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