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Duty to Accommodate

Accommodations for Students

Accommodations on Campus

Everyone has the right to equal treatment without discrimination. Under Ontario’s Human Rights Code, universities are prohibited from discriminating against students based on a protected ground.  

Protected grounds are age, ancestry, colour, race, citizenship, ethnic origin, place of origin, creed (religion), disability, family status, marital status, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy), and sexual orientation. All protected grounds have equal status and protection under the law.

The Duty to Accommodate

The duty to accommodate requires universities to prevent and remove barriers to participation within legal limits.  

Students are responsible for requesting accommodations and working with the University on an ongoing basis during the accommodation process.

Unsure of how to request accommodations?

Experiencing barriers accessing accommodations based on any protected ground? 

You can contact a human rights advisor in the Human Rights and Equity Office. 

Request a Meeting 

Where can I go for help?

I am a student and my academic and/or non-academic accommodations are not being recognized or implemented.

  1. Contact a Human Rights Advisor

    You can contact a human rights advisor at the Human Rights and Equity Office.

  2. Meet with a Human Rights Advisor

    In most cases, a human rights advisor will need to meet with you to better understand the barrier preventing you from accessing your accommodation. Meeting with a human rights advisor does not mean that you have to submit a complaint.

  3. Address Your Concerns

    With your consent, a human rights advisor may meet with other parties to address your concerns. Human rights advisors can also offer you guidance on how to have those conversations independently. Throughout the process, advisors maintain impartiality and respect your confidentiality.

  4. Explore Other Options

    If the concern cannot be resolved through these steps, a human rights advisor can speak with you about options such as the Complaint Procedure of the Harassment and Discrimination Policy.