Learning

Explore and prepare for post-secondary education and training opportunities.

Getting Ready

Explore your career options to help you choose a post-secondary or training program that reflects your strengths and interests.

Your post-secondary education or training success may depend on

		what you say about your disability to program administrators—disclosure
		changes to the physical environment or school conditions that make it possible for you to participate, such as ramps, lighting, flexible hours of study and modified exam schedules—accommodations
		programs, services and technologies that help you progress at school, like on-campus disability offices and voice-activated computer software—assistive services and technology

Resources and services:

		Alberta Human Rights Commission—duty to accommodate
		As a student, you may want to qualify for assistance through Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES)

Exploring Post-Secondary Education

Find out about post-secondary schools and programs in Alberta at EDinfo.

Distance or online learning lets you learn where you want at your own pace:

		EDinfo Distance Learning
		eCampus Alberta

Make a successful transition from high school to post-secondary using these resources

Video Success Stories

		High School Students With a Dream
		Post-Secondary Success Stories

Guides and Presentations

		Transition Planning Guide and PowerPoint Presentation
		Students with Permanent Disabilities
		Resource Guide for Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities

Many Alberta post-secondary institutions provide disability services for students. Search disability services at Alberta post-secondary school websites.

Funding Post-Secondary Education

Funding post-secondary education usually involves a combination of financial sources such as savings, work, parental contributions, grants, scholarships, bursaries and government-sponsored loans.

Find out about grants, bursaries, scholarships and student loans you may be eligble for:

		grants
		Alberta Part-Time Bursary
		scholarships

		scholarship connections—keyword search for "disabilities" and "disabled"
		Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities Bursaries

students finance

Training Programs and Services

Alberta Human Services funds training and career services from a range of agencies across the province. Find out about programs in your area:

		Calgary
		Edmonton
		other regions—call the Career Information Hotline or visit a career service centre

Other programs

		Alberta Human Services post-secondary training program for adults with mild developmental disabilities to help them prepare for work and independent living—Transitional Vocational Program
		Government of Canada financial assistance for persons with disabilities to enter the labour market, get a job or become self-employed—Opportunities Fund
		Vocational counselling, financial support for training and job search services for recipients of the Canada Pension Plan—Canada Pension Plan Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program