Policies and Procedures

Our work with students with disabilities at Laurier is guided by the following university policies and procedures. If you have any questions about how of these apply to you, please contact any member of the Accessible Learning Leadership Team.

Statement of Confidentality 

This statement outlines the types of information that Accessible Learning collects when working with students with disabilities, who can access this information and for what purposes, and how it is stored and deleted over time. 

Statement of Confidentiality

Communication Protocol for Parents & Supporters

Accessible Learning recognizes the important role that parents and other supporters may play in supporting students with disabilities as they transition to university, and work towards academic and personal success. We encourage parents and supporters to visit our Parents and Families webpage for guidance, tips, and strategies.

At a student's request, parents and supporters are welcome to accompany the student to in-person or virtual meetings with Accessible Learning staff.

In all other circumstances, Accessible Learning follows the communication protocol outlined below.

Communication Protocol for Parents and Supporters

Appeals

Students who have concerns about decisions made by Accessible Learning staff regarding their academic accommodations or bursary applications are encouraged to begin by speaking directly with staff member involved or their manager. Most concerns are resolved effectively through these informal conversations.

Accessible Learning is required by the Ontario Human Rights Commission to maintain a formal process by which students can appeal our decisions related to academic accommodations and bursary applications. If a concern is not resolved informally, students may initiate the formal processes outlined below.  

Academic Accommodation Appeal Procedure

Bursary Decision Appeal Procedure

Respectful Conduct Notice

Accessible Learning is dedicated to creating a respectful and safe environment for all members of our community. To ensure positive and productive interactions, we ask everyone to uphold the standards outlined in our Respectful Conduct Notice.

Respectful Conduct Notice