Post Secondary

ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES

All students with disabilities should register with Accessibility Services in order to arrange academic accommodations for their courses. Accommodations are meant to be matched to specific functional limitations of a student’s disability to provide students with an equal opportunity to participate in the coursework. Possible accommodations for students with learning disabilities in post-secondary will vary considerably based on the individual.

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Collaborative University and College Programs _ Ontario Universities' Application Centre.pdf

This page is a summary of the joint programs that Ontario universities will offer in collaboration with Ontario colleges for the 2021 cycle.

Apprenticeship is a post-secondary pathway that combines on-the-job training, work experience and technical training that leads to certification in over 150 trades.

  • Employers provide about 90% of the apprenticeship training in the workplace.

  • All apprentices attend in-school sessions offered by approved training delivery agents (e.g. colleges, unions) for the remaining 10%, which involves classroom instruction on theory.

  • Once both school and on-the-job components have been satisfied, apprentices will receive a Certificate of Apprenticeship.

  • For trades with exams, apprentices must pass the exam before they can receive their Certificate of Qualification.

For more information about apprenticeship opportunities, visit:


Transition planning is about looking ahead to the future and preparing for adulthood. It is a partnership involving student, parent, teachers, friends, community and adult service providers, and any other individual with a vested interest in your child. Consideration must be given to such things as:

  • Living arrangements

  • Community programs

  • Employment opportunities

  • Further education opportunities

  • Health care

  • Recreation and social activities

Visit Developmental Services Ontario for information.


The goal of all students is to find employment that is fulfilling and of service to society. There are many ways to get to the world of work and one of the ways is through an entry-level job. Students will find information regarding the availability of entry-level jobs in their guidance department at high school. A number of organizations exist in Durham Region that help assist students to find employment after high school. An important organization is Employment Ontario.

For more information about opportunities, visit:


Built For Students By Students

At Bursity, we exist to make access to tuition funding easier for underserved and marginalized students. We are working towards a world where there is equal access and opportunity to post-secondary education for all, no matter their racial or socioeconomic status.

Scholarship Opportunity

SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

Students with disabilities often have to work harder than their peers in pursuing their educational goals. Students may have barriers to overcome, or additional expenses to pay for services, equipment, or treatment. For this reason, there are many scholarships (based on merit) and bursaries (based on need) for students with disabilities to help them in paying for college and university. Check out the websites below to see if you are eligible for the scholarships and bursaries, as well as how to apply:

  • DisabilityAwards.ca : A list of scholarships and bursaries for students with disabilities studying at Canadian colleges and universities.

  • Disabled World : A list of scholarships available to students with disabilities in Canada.


There are also scholarships and bursaries for students with specific disabilities: