Is SAS for You? - Bishop's University

Do you have an ongoing medical, neurocognitive, or mental health condition or disability that impacts your access to learning or activities on campus? If so, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) may be able to support you. Below, you’ll find information about eligibility, types of accommodations, and how to register.

Eligibility Requirements

Student Accessibility Services provide support and advocacy services to all registered Bishop’s students who have documented disabilities and who pay student service fees. Documentation is ideally recent (within 5 years) and comes from a licensed professional.

Types of Disabilities

Permanent disabilities, can include but are not limited to:

Mobility and coordination impairments.
Hearing or vision impairments.
Chronic physical or mental health problems.
Attention Deficit Disorder or Learning Disability.

Temporary disabilities:

Are you living with a temporary situation that is creating barriers to your academic success, such as a concussion, broken limb, or grief? Includes documented, temporary difficulties, such as concussions or accidents resulting in temporary mobility problems or broken limbs which affect their ability to carry on with their usual academic tasks.

What is accessibility at Bishop’s University?

For registered B.U. students living with disabilities, Student Accessibility Services (SAS) offers accommodations and support designed to improve access to all aspects of post-secondary education.

At Bishop’s University, we believe that higher education should be accessible to everyone.

Bishop’s University is proud to be an institution that welcomes and supports a diverse student body and strives to ensure that students have equal opportunities and equitable treatment to take full advantage of their education.

Academic accommodations are governed by the Policy Regarding Student Accessibility and Accommodation. The University has a legal obligation and “duty to accommodate” according to the Quebec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.

Types of Accommodations

Academic

Exam room accommodations
Classroom accommodations

Non-academic

Housing accommodations
Parking accommodations

Please contact accessibility@ubishops.ca for more information about what types of accommodations are available at Bishop’s University.

SAS Registration Process

New students are encouraged to reach out to Student Accessibility Services (SAS) as soon as they have accepted their offer of admission. See the section SAS Registration for NEW STUDENTS for details about registering with SAS.

If there are any questions or concerns during the initial application process about the University’s ability to reasonably accommodate, feel free to contact SAS at any time.

Contact info:
accessibility@ubishops.ca
Phone: 819-822-9695