To find information about the Accessibility Services registration process, please see Accessibility Services registration & documentation requirements.
The deadline for submitting the Student Intake Form to receive academic and practical accommodations at the start of the Fall 2024 term was July 12, 2024.
However, you can still submit your student intake package after the deadline. Late submissions will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis and can get you registered for at least the Fall 2024 final exams or the Winter 2025 term.
Overview
U of T Accessibility Services provides accessibility accommodations to help students with suspected disabilities who may be experiencing difficulties in their learning. Below, we have compiled a non-exhaustive list of accommodations offered to U of T students. Accommodations depend on the impact of the disability within a particular program of study.
Visit this U of T Accessibility Services page for a comprehensive list of academic accommodations.
The following content is based on the U of T Engineering Accessibility Services page and on the Accessibility Undergraduate Student Handbook. The Handbook is a great resource — we highly encourage you to check it out!
Register for accessibility services if you think you might need them! They will check to see if you are eligible, so don’t worry. Eligibility may include undiagnosed and suspected disability. However, Accessibility Services receive a high volume of emails, so ask early. Moreover, don’t worry about accommodations being an unfair advantage: you will only be given those accommodations you need, and you don’t have to use them if you don’t want to (e.g. deadline extensions).
Classrooms, Labs, and Coursework Accommodations
These accommodations may include (but are not limited to):
- Note-taking services. Information about these services can be found at Accessibility Services — Note-taking support;
- Sign language interpreters;
- Adaptive equipment and assistive devices. Information about these can be found on the Accessibility Services website, and in Accessibility Services — Adaptive Technologist Support;
- Alternative format for printed materials. This is available through the University of Toronto Libraries services;
- Reasonable extensions on individual assignments and papers;
- Access to materials in alternate formats (e.g., Braille, large print digitized text, voice-activated software, assisted-hearing devices).
Test and Exam Accommodations
These services are coordinated by U of T Accommodated Testing Services. Information about these services can be found in the Student Guide: Writing Quizzes, Tests, Exams, and Online Assessments with Accommodations and at Accommodated Testing Services – Information for Students.
Test and exam accommodations may include (but are not limited to):
- Arranging a space in which accommodations may be provided for tests and exams (e.g., fewer distractions, additional time, breaks);
- Access to alternate formats like large print or braille;
- Use of adaptive furniture and equipment (e.g., using a keyboard for writing or screen-reading software).
Accommodations for Practicum and Placements
Practicum and placement accommodations focus on accommodating your needs during U of T internship or work programs. For Engineering students, this may include accommodations for PEY, capstone courses, or field courses (i.e., survey camp). If you have any questions about possible accommodations for experiential learning, please connect with your Accessibility Advisor.
Outside of the Classroom
U of T also provides accommodations to support students outside of the classroom environment. These services may include but are not limited to:
- Working with residences regarding disability-related housing needs;
- Offering peer mentoring and co-curricular programming;
- Connecting you with student and community support and discussion groups.