Disability Information

The Accessibility Services Program defines a disability as a functional limitation caused by a long term or recurring physical, sensory, mental, psychiatric or learning impairment that restricts the ability of a person to perform the daily activities necessary to participate in learning or daily living at UPEI.

Disabilities can include:

• Acquired Brain Injury
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
• Autism Spectrum Disorder (includes Asperger Syndrome)
• Chronic Illness 
• Hearing Loss or Impairment
• Learning Disability (includes dyslexia, dysgraphia, dyscalculia and nonverbal learning disability)
• Mental Health Disorder (includes Anxiety Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and Depression) 
• Physical Impairment
• Mobility Impairment
• Speech Impairment
• Visual Impairment

If you are struggling with your learning or want more information, please contact Accessibility Services at (902) 566-0488 or email studentserv@upei.ca.