11/17/2025
Post-secondary education is costly, and for disabled and neurodivergent students, these baseline costs are multiplied by essential, non-optional expenses.
Many must purchase and maintain assistive technology, create ergonomic study spaces, and keep reliable home internet and personal laptops because campus computers lack accessibility tools. Added expenses include software subscriptions (screen readers, time-management tools), medications, diagnostic assessments, therapies, and counselling that support daily functioning. Accessible housing, specialized diets, and lighter course loads due to health needs also extend tuition and living costs over additional semesters.
Since 2007, the NEADS Financial Assistance Program has provided grants to offset these disability-related expenses and help students stay enrolled. The 2025-2026 school year is the first time since 2007 that there has been no funding available to distribute —marking the program’s first pause since its creation.
With your support, we can reopen applications for Winter 2026 and bring this vital support back to disabled students across Canada. Donate or share today to reopen applications for Winter 2026.
👉 To learn more and donate, visit https://buff.ly/zOKMOZy
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