• The growing demand for disability accommodations in universities

  • Feb 13 2025
  • Length: 19 mins
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The growing demand for disability accommodations in universities

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  • At universities across Canada, requests for disability accommodations are on the rise. Since the 2013-2014 school year – the number of students requesting accommodations – has doubled to 12 per cent. And at Queen’s University in Kingston, about one in four students now access accommodations. This aid is often a lifeline for students but schools are now struggling to keep up with demand.

    Joe Friesen is the Globe’s postsecondary reporter. He’s on the show to talk about what’s driving this increase in requests for accommodation, and how universities may need to change their approach to students.

    Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com
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