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A Study of Canadian University Websites, Policies, and Faculty Training Materials  \nJeanette Parsons Wilfrid Laurier University  \nSamantha Parsons Wilfrid Laurier University  \nPamela Bryden Wilfrid Laurier University  \nPaula Fletcher Wilfrid Laurier University  \nAbstract  \nDespite a national taskforce recommending policy reforms nearly a decade ago to improve inclusion, increased enrolment, and evolving legislation, the visibility of graduate students within Canadian universities remains limited. This study examined the websites of 55 Canadian universities, their accommodation policies for students with disabilities, and publicly available training resources for graduate faculty. Findings showed that graduate students with disabilities are largely absent from these institutional narratives. Notably, the scope, intent, and rationale behind the accommodation policies varied significantly, indicating a lack of consistency across institutions, which may hinder equitable access and support. The study highlights the need for coordinated efforts among student affairs professionals, graduate faculties, and equity, diversity, and inclusion units to enhance visibility and inclusion of graduate students in higher education.  \nKeywords: graduate students, students with disabilities, accessibility, accommodation, policy, higher education  \nRésumé  \nMalgré les recommandations formulées il y a près d’une décennie par un groupe de travail national visant à réformer les politiques d’inclusion, à accroître les inscriptions et à adapter la législation, la visibilité des étudiants en situation de handicap aux cycles supérieursdans les universités canadiennes demeure limitée. Cette étude a examiné les sites Web de 55 universités canadiennes, leurs politiques d’accommodement à l’égard des étudiants en situation de handicap, ainsi que les ressources de formation publiquement accessibles destinées au corps professoral des cycles supérieurs. Les résultats révèlent que les étudiants en situation de handicap aux cycles supérieurs sont largement absents des récits institutionnels. De plus, l’étendue, les objectifs et la justification des politiques d’accommodement varient considérablement d’un établissement à l’autre, ce qui révèle un  \nCanadian Journal of Higher Education | Revue canadienne d’enseignement supérieur  \n55:4 (2025)  \nmanque d’harmonisation pouvant compromettre l’équité en matière d’accès et de soutien. Cette étude souligne la nécessité d’une collaboration concertée entre les services aux étudiants, les facultés des études supérieures et les unités responsables de l’équité, de la diversité et de l’inclusion afin de renforcer la visibilité et l’inclusion des étudiants aux cycles supérieurs en situation de handicap dans l’enseignement supérieur.  \nMots clés : étudiants aux cycles supérieurs, étudiants en situation de handicap, accessibilité, accommodement, politique, enseignement supérieur  \nINTRODUCTION  \nOne of the largest and fastest growing units in many student affairs portfolios are access offices1 supporting students with disabilities2 . Between 2019 and 2023, the number of students with disabilities registered with Ontario university access offices rose from 50,581 to 66,939—a 32% increase over four years (Ministry Colleges and Universities, 2024) . In contrast, overall university enrolment in the province grew by just 7% during the same period (Ontario Universities, 2025) . This overall increase in the number of students with disabilities pursuing university education has contributed to a corresponding rise in those enrolling in graduate and professional programs. For example, the number of respondents who self-identified as having a disability on the Canadian graduate and professional student survey increased by 38% in just three years between 2016 and 2019 (Canadian Association of Graduate Studies, 2019) .  \n1 Access office in this article refers to the unit at most Canadian universitie","cbCaijjcirwQVQeN","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijjcirwQVQeN","pdf",281955,16,"English","# Introduction\n## Background and policy context\n## Access offices and disability enrollment trends\n## Federal and provincial accessibility legislation","[{\"question\":\"Why does the study argue more coordinated efforts are needed?\",\"answer\":\"Because inconsistent policies and limited visibility can hinder equitable access and support, requiring collaboration among student affairs, graduate faculties, and equity and inclusion units.\"}]","Are Graduate Students with Disabilities Seen? - A Study of Canadian University Websites, Policies, and Faculty Training Materials | PDF",1792084334]