Open AccessAccessibility: Students with Disabilities in Universities in Canada
Author(s) -
Jennifer Hill
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
canadian journal of higher education
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2293-6602
pISSN - 0316-1218
DOI - 10.47678/cjhe.v22i1.183122
Subject(s) - higher education , postsecondary education , psychology , medical education , special education , mathematics education , political science , pedagogy , sociology , medicine , law
Data indicate that the number of students with disabling conditions in postsecondary institutions is increasing. The efforts made by universities across Canada were examined to ensure that special needs students are able to access higher education programs. Services offered by the Office for Students with Disabilities at 27 Canadian universities were investigated. Physical accessibility for students with a wide range of handicapping conditions also was explored.