Preparing your registration

All you need to know about registering for accessibility services at AU

Once you’ve identified the accommodations and services you need, you will need to complete and submit the Verification of Accommodation (VOA) form. This form has two essential components.

Let’s dive into Sections 1 and 2 of the VOA form a little more:

Section 1: Student information and self-assessment

First, you’ll begin a self-evaluation of your needs. Here you will be able to freely describe any past experiences and functional impacts you expect to face while completing course activities. This allows us to create an accommodation plan that is tailored to your specific needs.

Section 2: Professional verification

This section refers to the medical verification provided by a health practitioner on their letterhead. They must describe  the impact on academic activities you experience due to a disability.

Complete the Verification of Accommodation (VOA) form and return it to the Accessibility Services department via email or fax.

Email: asd@athabascau.ca
Fax: (780) 421-2546 

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Why do we need both self-assessment and medical verification?

The insights you share with us in Section 1 of your application are critical for our team to understand your anticipated needs and create a relevant accommodation plan for studying at AU. It clearly describes your experiences and helps us recommend just the right services.

The documentation we receive from your doctor in Section 2 of your application serves 2 important purposes:

1. It confirms that you are a person with a permanent or temporary disability.
2. It provides us with information about the severity and the impacts you may encounter and recommended accommodations.

Do you have any concerns or questions about the disclosure of your information? We take confidentiality seriously. So, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly or familiarize yourself with our disclosure advice and the FOIP guidelines of the university.

Discover funding opportunities for students with disabilities

You may be eligible for funding sources such as bursaries, awards, and grants. Learn more about a variety of funding opportunities for students with disabilities.

• AU Access Fund for Students with Disabilities and other awards
• AU Student Financial Aid and deadlines
• Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities
• Full-time status at a 40 per cent course load
• Guide to funding and student loans [SFA Site]
• National Educational Association of Disabled Students resources
• Employment assistance for people with disabilities

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