About academic accommodations
Academic accommodations reduce barriers in the learning environment to support equitable access for students with disabilities or ongoing medical conditions.
UBC’s Centre for Accessibility determines a student’s eligibility for accommodations in accordance with the university’s Disability Accommodation Policy LR7.
The types of conditions supported by the Centre for Accessibility include, but are not limited to:
- Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, or bipolar disorder
- Neurological disabilities such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, head injuries, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Chronic health conditions including ongoing medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, or migraines
- Physical or sensory disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing loss, or mobility impairments
How to request an academic accommodation
The Centre for Accessibility typically works with students to arrange an academic accommodation for permanent, chronic, or long-term conditions. To request an academic accommodation, you must register with the Centre for Accessibility. An Accessibility Advisor will determine the accommodations you are eligible for.
If you are experiencing a temporary injury or acute medical condition that is not expected to persist for longer than one term, please connect with Academic Advising.
Additional resources
- Types of academic accommodations
- Exam accommodation guidelines and expectations
- Documentation Guidelines
- Learning disabilities documentation standards
- Registering with the Centre for Accessibility
- Centre for Accessibility
If you have questions
The Centre for Accessibility facilitates disability-related accommodations and supports designed to remove barriers for students with disabilities and ongoing medical conditions.
Contact the Centre by email at info.accessibility@ubc.ca or call 604 822 5844.