AccessAbility Services

We're here to help! Whether you have a known or unknown disability/condition/illness, or if you're experiencing impacts from trauma, we can help you develop your individualized academic accommodation plan for all components of your academic career.

Welcome to AccessAbility Services! To schedule an appointment or contact the Front Desk, please visit us in-person during our business hours (Monday - Friday between 8:30 am - 4:30 pm) or phone 519-888-4567 ext. 35082. Our office is located in Needles Hall North, 1st Floor, Room 1401. For all other inquiries, please email access@uwaterloo.ca. All learning strategy and assistive technology services are available online via our LEARN Course and Youtube Channel. For individualized support with learning strategies and/or assistive technology, please attend our online Student Support Drop-in Centre which runs Monday-Friday between 1-3 pm. 

Application Deadline for the Bursary for Students with Disabilities

Term

Application deadline

Support documentation deadline

Fall 2024 Oct 20, 2024 Nov 9, 2024
Winter 2025 Feb 24, 2025 Mar 16, 2025
Spring 2025 Jun 17, 2025 Jul 7, 2025

Exam Hotline

Instructors who wish to contact AccessAbility Services with exam information for students writing with our department, please call ext. 32292. 

If our proctors are busy with students at the time of your call and the phone goes to voice mail, leave your contact information and we will get back to you shortly.