Overview
The definition of the term‚ disability‚ refers to: any physical, sensory, neurological, or mental health impairment, or learning disorder that restricts or limits functioning in the traditional academic environment but can be managed with accommodation. Langara College encourages academically qualified individuals with disabilities to seek admission.
Disability Services works with students with disabilities to arrange appropriate support services on a case-by-case basis. Students are required to register with Disability Services, provide appropriate documentation, and sign a disclosure/consent form. Personal information regarding a student's disability is collected, used, disclosed, secured, and disposed of in accordance with the BC Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA).
Students must have an intake appointment with Disability Services and provide the appropriate medical documentation at least three (3) months prior to the start of the semester, to allow adequate time to arrange accommodations. Please note that some accommodations, such as Sign Language Interpreters or Typewell services, may take up to six (6) months to arrange. We will consider requests received less than three months prior to the start of the semester. In such cases, Disability Services will make every reasonable effort to arrange the requested accommodations, but we cannot guarantee their availability. Please call 604-323-5509 to book an appointment.
Please click on the relevant links for more information about our services and procedures. If you have difficulty navigating this website, please contact us in person at 604.323.5509 and we will be happy to assist you. We look forward to working with you to ensure that your college experience at Langara College is accessible and fulfilling.
U-Pass: Some students with disabilities may qualify for an exemption from the U-Pass Program. Learn more.