What should I do if I want to attend university and I have a disability?

Please contact Accessibility Services as early as possible so that we can be prepared for your arrival on campus. For information about the services offered to students with disabilities, please contact Joanne McCabe by telephone at (902) 894-2886 or send her an e-mail.

How can I find out if I have a learning disability?

If you think you have a learning disability, and would like to be assessed, please contact Accessibility Services by telephone at (902) 894-2886 or e-mail.

What services are available for students with disabilities?

Click here for a list of services on campus and people who can help, or contact Accessibility Services by telephone at (902) 894-2886 or e-mail.

What do I do if my class is in a building that I can’t access because of my disability?

UPEI has a policy to make classes accessible to all students. Wherever possible, a class may be relocated if required. Please contact us regarding your needs as soon as possible, by telephone at (902) 894-2886 or e-mail.

What do UPEI students with disabilities think of the accommodations provided by Accessibility Services?

Listen to what UPEI students have to say about their own experiences with Accessibility Services by reading student www.upei.ca/webstercentre/accessibility/testimonialstestimonials.

How many courses should I take each semester?

Many students with a disability balance their course load and lifestyle by taking three or four courses in each fall and winter semester. This is still considered full-time enrolment and some students make up for their adjusted course load by taking a few courses in the two summer sessions.

Where is Accessibility Services located?

We can be found in the Webster Centre for Teaching and Learning located in the Robertson Library. The office of Joanne McCabe, the Co-ordinator of Accessibility Services, is in Room 218 and the Adaptive Technology lab is in Room 214.