"Disability"
total or partial loss of the person's bodily or mental functions
total or partial loss of a part of the body
the presence in the body of organisms causing disease or illness
the presence in the body of organisms capable of causing disease or illness
the malfunction, malformation or disfigurement of a part of the person's body
a disorder or malfunction that results in the person learning differently from a person without the disorder or malfunction
a disorder, illness or disease that affects a person's thought processes, perception of reality, emotions or judgment or that results in disturbed behaviour
It includes a disability that presently exists, or previously existed but no longer exists, or may exist in the future, or is imputed to a person. For more information about University policy and procedures relating to disability, see policy C-7: Students with disabilities.
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