The publication is based on three sources:
• provincial human rights legislation
• Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
• case law that interprets the Charter.
A duty to accommodate means that all educational institutions have a legal obligation to provide reasonable accommodation, up to the point of "undue hardship," in order to ensure that the educational environment does not have a discriminatory effect on students with disabilities.
To find out more about the duty to accommodate, visit
albertahumanrights.ab.ca
Get funding!
Tuition, books and possibly, room and board — a post-secondary education comes with a price tag. For students with disabilities, assessments and accommodations may
involve additional costs, which may be covered by government programs.
It is important for you and your parents to think about these financial costs and develop a plan to pay for your post-secondary education. To explore this topic in detail, check out part two of this guide.
Get planning!
Your transition plan is the key to making the move from high school to a post-secondary setting. You will find more information about creating a transition plan in part two of this guide.
If you jump ahead to part two, make sure you come back and read the next few sections. They outline steps you can take, starting today, that will boost the effectiveness of your transition plan.