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SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES LIMITATIONS

INRS offers confidential support to students whose disabilities or limitations may compromise their ability to participate fully in their studies. This may include, for example, a learning disability, a mental health disorder, a motor, organic or sensory impairment, ADD/ADHD or any other situation that has an impact on their academic success and university experience.

Declaration of a disability or limitation

Declaring a disability or limitation will have no impact on your academic progress, and all information provided remains strictly confidential.

Examples of disabilities or limitations

Sensory impairments: visual impairment, hearing impairment

Organic impairments: diabetes, cancer, fibromyalgia, chronic migraines, Crohn’s disease

Physical or motor impairments: cerebral palsy, rheumatoid arthritis, neuromuscular diseases (spinal muscular atrophy, myopathies, myasthenia gravis), etc.

Learning disabilitiesLearning disabilities: dyslexia, dysorthographia, dyscalculia, etc.

Speech and language disorders: dysphasia, aphasia, etc.

Attention deficit disorder with or without hyperactivity (ADD ou ADHD) 

Autism spectrum disorder 

Neurological disorders:  epilepsy, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, etc. 

Mental health disorders: anxiety disorder, borderline personality disorder, mood disorder, eating disorder, etc. 

Temporary limitations: Concussion, fracture, adjustment disorder, injury, medical treatment, etc. 

Accommodation measures   

The type of support offered depends on the nature of the obstacles encountered by the student, and aims to ensure an equitable academic environment for the pursuit of studies without discrimination or privilege. These accommodations are planned to respond to limitations directly related to the student’s disability or limitation, without fundamentally altering the nature of the program of study.

How do I request support?   

Please fill out the consent and consultation form so that we can assess your needs and the requirements of your program.

Follow-up         

Our learning specialist will contact you. Together, you will set up a meeting to discuss the guidance and support measures most likely to help you succeed. From there, an intervention plan with reasonable accommodations can be prepared if necessary.

Support and accompaniment measures available  

  • Assessment of the disability’s impact on academic career  
  • Development of a personalized intervention plan and accommodation measures  
  • Implementation of adapted learning strategies  
  • Implementation of compensatory tools and techniques  
  • Regular monitoring and adjustment of interventions  
  • Communication and collaboration with the relevant supervisors and faculty members for the implementation of teaching accommodations  

Services for faculty   

  • Support in setting up accommodations measures for students   
  • Support for differentiated teaching and inclusive education
  • Support in resolving issues related to students with disabilities 

Tools and references

More information 

If you have any questions, please email intervention.sesre@inrs.ca.