We are Academic Accommodation Support

Academic Accommodation Support (AAS) provides academic accommodation and related support to students with disabilities.

AAS is part of Student Wellbeing at Toronto Metropolitan University, formerly known as Ryerson University (opens in new window) .

In partnership with students and faculty, we implement individualised accommodation plans to reduce disability-related barriers and ensure that students have equal access to education.

AAS Provides Support to:

 Students with temporary and/or permanent disabilities

 Students enrolled in part-time or full-time studies

 Students at any level of study, whether certificate, undergraduate or graduate

Relevant Policies & Legislation

Academic Accommodation Support

Senate Policy 159: Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities

Policy on Accessible Education for Students with Disabilities (Ontario Human Rights Commission, 2018)

The Ontario Human Rights Code

Test Centre

Senate Policy 60: Academic Integrity

Senate Policy 135: Final Examinations

Senate Policy 166: Course Management Policy

Students

Policy 60: Student Code of Academic Conduct

Instructors

Policy 166: Course Management Policy

90%+ of students registered with AAS are living with invisible disabilities.

1 in 10 Toronto Metropolitan students is registered with AAS.

We use the term disability for consistency with the language of the Ontario Human Rights Code.