“A functional limitation caused by a physical or mental impairment that restricts the ability of a person to perform the daily activities necessary to participate in studies at a post- secondary school level or in the labour force and is expected to remain with the person for the person's expected life.”

A student enrolled in a State School has a verified disability if official State verifiers confirm that the disability impedes the students learning.

There are a number of good reasons to self-identify if you have a disability. It benefits both your career prospects and federal contractors, who are required to make hiring disabled workers a priority.

If you have a disability and need help with your living expenses, you may be eligible for the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). ODSP offers: financial assistance to help you and your family with essential living expenses. benefits, for you and your family, including prescription drugs and vision care.

Form 2884: Verification of Disability / Impairment.

Federal nondiscrimination laws define a person with a disability to include any (1) individual with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities; (2) individual with a record of such impairment; or (3) individual who is regarded as having such an impairment.

You are considered to have a disability if you have a physical or mental impairment or medical condition that substantially limits a major life activity, or if you have a history or record of such an impairment or medical condition. Disabilities include, but are not limited to: Autism.