For information about registering with Accessibility Services’, please see Accessibility Services registration & documentation requirements.
The deadline to register for Accessibility Services is July 13, 2026 if you would like to request accommodations for your classes.
Late submissions are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Keep in mind that Accessibility Services supports many students, and processing times can be lengthy, especially during busy periods. Submitting your intake package as early as possible helps ensure that accommodations can be arranged in time and reduces the risk of delays.
Overview
U of T Accessibility Services provides accessibility accommodations for students who may be experiencing difficulties in their learning.
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!
Accessibility Services receive a high volume of emails, so register early for accessibility services if you think you might need them!
You may worry that accommodations will give you an unfair advantage, but that isn’t their purpose. Accommodations are designed to provide the support you need so that you aren’t placed at an unfair disadvantage. Even if you’re granted an accommodation, you aren’t required to use it if you do not wish to.
Classrooms, Labs, and Coursework Accommodations
Accommodations vary from student to student and will be assigned based on assessments with your Accessibility Advisor. Student accommodations may include (but aren’t 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 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).
To understand what accommodations may be best to support your learning, book a meeting with an Accessibility Advisor early and go through the process ahead of the Accessibility deadline each term.
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 aren’t 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. If you have 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 the classroom.
These services may include but aren’t 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.