Programs for Students with Permanent Disabilities

If you have a documented permanent disability and will be studying at a designated post-secondary institution, the following programs may help you.

Provincial Grants and Bursaries

• Assistance program for Students with Permanent Disabilities
• B.C. Access Grant
• Learning Disability Assessment Bursary
• Supplemental Bursary for Students with Disabilities

Federal Grants and Bursaries

• Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities
• Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities

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.