Preparing your registration

All you need to know about registering for accessibility services at AU

Once you’ve identified the accommodations and services you need, you will need to complete and submit the Verification of Accommodation (VOA) Form. This form has two essential components.

Section 1: Student information and self-assessment

First, you’ll begin a self-evaluation of your needs. Here, you can describe any past experiences and the functional impacts you expect to encounter while completing course activities. This allows us to create an accommodation plan that is tailored to your specific needs.

Section 2: Medical Verification

This is supporting documentation you must upload to your Accommodate portal to assist us in determining accommodations. The medical verification is provided and signed by a health practitioner. They must describe the impact of online academic activities you experience due to a disability.

Complete the Verification of Accommodation (VOA) Form and upload the Medical Verification Form at the bottom of that form.

Why do we need both self-assessment and medical verification?

The insights you share with us in the VOA are critical for our team to understand your anticipated needs and create a relevant accommodation plan for studying at AU. It clearly describes your experiences and helps us recommend just the right services.

The documentation we receive from you as Medical Verification on your registration application serves 2 important purposes:

1. It confirms that you have a permanent or temporary disability.
2. It provides us with information about the severity and the impacts you may encounter, and recommended accommodations.

Do you have any concerns or questions about the disclosure of your information? We take confidentiality seriously. Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us directly or familiarize yourself with our disclosure advice and the POPA guidelines of the university.

Discover funding opportunities for students with disabilities

You may be eligible for funding sources such as bursaries, awards, and grants. Learn more about a variety of funding opportunities for students with disabilities.

• AU Access Fund for Students with Disabilities and other awards
• AU Student Financial Aid and deadlines
• Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities
• Full-time status at a 40 per cent course load
• Guide to funding and student loans [SFA Site]
• National Educational Association of Disabled Students resources
• Employment assistance for people with disabilities

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