
Students with disabilities have specific rights and entitlements which are guaranteed by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (Section 15), the Ontario Human Rights Code (Section 17, Subsections 1-4), the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Acts (AODA) , and University of Windsor Senate Policy S2: Special Needs Policy. These rights come with responsibilities, which must be met in order for the accommodation process to work. The process requires communication and co-operation between students, instructors and the staff of Student Disability Services. This three-way partnership works best when each partner understands and respects these rights and responsibilities.