Does your university as a body have reasonable accommodation policy/strategy implemented, including adequately funded mechanism for persons with disability? 

McMaster continuously demonstrates a commitment to providing a supportive and accessible environment for staff and students. The university has implemented robust academic accommodation and workplace accommodation policies, which are part of our AccessMac Program to ensure that persons with disabilities receive the necessary support to fully participate in the community.  

Our dedication to continuous improvement in accessibility is detailed in annual reports. One can review the McMaster University Annual Accessibility Plan, which outlines the specific steps the university is taking to eliminate barriers on campus. 

The university supports projects that aim to enhance teaching and learning through inclusive practices, including the development of resources to better accommodate students with disabilities. IDEAS grant is an award dedicated to McMaster instructors who are actively orchestrating sustainable change in the areas of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility.  

McMaster’s Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is open to eligible students who seek high school to university transition support and testing and exam accommodations, as well as those who require assistive technologies, or need help developing effective learning strategies. 

We also offer financial support to undergraduate and graduate students, in the form of scholarships and bursaries.