If you have a documented permanent disability and will be studying at a designated post-secondary institution, the following programs may help you. Provincial Grants and Bursaries are available. 

• Assistance program for Students with Permanent Disabilities
• B.C. Access Grant
• Learning Disability Assessment Bursary
• Supplemental Bursary for Students with Disabilities

Federal Grants and Bursaries

• Canada Student Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities
• Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Persons with Permanent Disabilities

For students who do not have medical documentation for their permanent disability, a verification of permanent disability form  [236kb] can be used when applying for these programs.Other Resources
Assistive Technology B.C. - provides assistive technology services to support post-secondary students or employees who have a disability.
B.C. College and Institute Library Services (CILS) - provides information services in alternate formats for B.C. post-secondary students with print disabilities.
Resource Directory of Programs and Services for Students with Disabilities in Public Post-Secondary Institutions - provides information for potential students and their counselors, families, and referral agencies on programs and services for students with disabilities at public post-secondary institutions.
Disability Services Grant Report Summary 1999/00  - This report provides information about the numbers of students with disabilities in university-colleges, colleges and institutes; challenges faced in serving the students, best practices and new initiatives as well as outcome measures.

Economic Recovery Training Program (ERTP) is a temporary initiative that provides training funds for people that are not EI eligible. KES counselors will work with you to develop an action plan for obtaining the training you need to get working. An external service provider makes the final funding decision – either to approve or deny. This initiative ends March 31st, 2011 and all training must be completed by June 30th, 2011.Intake is continuous but it is important to have a KES counselor involved in your training decision. Applications usually take at least a month to prepare and process so it is important to start well before the training does.