Contact the school(s) you are planning on attending and speak to a person in their support office. It has different names at different institutions, but could be called the Disability Office, Student Support Services, etc…
I am taking high school courses that will get me into college/university.
I know what (if any) program requirements will be when I enroll.
I am attending my Individual Education Plan (IEP) meetings.
I have a copy of my IEP to send to the college/university.
I have discussed my psycho-educational assessment with my counsellor, special education resource teacher (SERT), and parents.
I know my academic strengths and weaknesses.
I have a psycho-educational assessment that is no more than 3-5 years old.
I can describe my disability in detail.
I can describe my disability in detail to teachers and professors.
I know the kinds of accommodations that could be available to me.
I have had meetings with my SERT and discussed what I need to do to prepare for post secondary school.
IEP OR IPRC;
Educational or Psycho-educational testing results;
Summary of Learning styles/accommodations and strategies you find useful;
List of all technologies and software you use; and
Any other info that may prove useful.
Transition Resource Guide is a fantastic guide to support students with disabilities as they transition to post-secondary options in Ontario
OSAP (Ontario Student Assistant Program) is Ontario’s flagship student support program, offering a mix of grants and loans to thousands of students each year.
ODSP (Ontario Disability Support Program) provides income and employment support for persons over the age of 18 who have a significant physical or mental impairment that is continuous or recurrent.
BSWD (Bursary for Students with Disabilities) Full-time and part-time students with either permanent or temporary disabilities who have disability-related educational costs for services or equipment that are not covered by another agency or service and are required for post-secondary participation. (Up to $2,000 per academic year.)