Information for Faculty and Instructors
UPEI teaching and learning staff have a duty to accommodate all students, and the Accessibility Services team is here to support the coordination of academic accommodations.
Course instructors are encouraged to:
- Include an accessibility statement in all syllabi
- Refer to the or ask the student鈥檚 case manager if there are questions regarding the student鈥檚 accommodations or whose responsibility it is to implement the accommodation(s)
- Contact the Accessibility Advisor immediately if any accommodation could compromise the essential academic requirements of the course
- Consult with the student鈥檚 Accessibility Advisor to resolve any challenges related to the student鈥檚 accommodation plan
Accommodation Statement for Syllabus
Students may request accommodation as a result of barriers experienced related to disability, or any characteristic protected under Canadian Human Rights legislation. Students who require academic accommodation for either classroom participation or the writing of tests and exams should make their request to Accessibility Services as soon as possible. Please visit upei.ca/accessibility for more information or contact:
Accessibility Services
accessibility@upei.ca
902-566-0668
