The Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) helps students in Canada access the tools and services they need to succeed in post-secondary education.
At Habitat Learn, we help students access CSG & BSWD-eligible solutions such as note-taking support, live captions, and learning tools like Messenger Pigeon.
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How to apply for funding
Most students apply through their institution’s accessibility services office or financial aid office.
Step 1
Registering with your institution’s accessibility office
Step 2
Providing documentation of your disability
Step 3
Receiving recommended accommodations or technology
Step 4
Submitting a funding application through your provincial student aid program
Step 5
Requesting quotes for approved services or tools.
Habitat Learn can provide BSWD-compliant quotes for note-taking, captioning, and Messenger Pigeon subscriptions to support your application.
Features
What BSWD & CSG-DSE Funding Can Cover
Accessibility Software
Students may receive funding for specialised accessibility software that helps with reading, writing, note-taking, or accessing digital course materials more easily.
Professional Note-Taking
Professional note-taking services help ensure students have clear and complete lecture notes, particularly when disabilities make it difficult to take notes while following the lecture.
Live Captioning
Live captioning services provide real-time captions during lectures and classes, helping students follow spoken information and participate fully in the learning environment.
Transcription Services
Lecture recordings and academic content can be transcribed into accessible written formats, making it easier for students to review material and study at their own pace.
Lecture Capture & Study Tools
Some students may be approved for tools that help record lectures, organise notes, and review course material to support their learning and study process.
Your questions about BSWD and CSG-DSE Answered
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Who Is Eligible for CSG & BSWD?
Students may be eligible for CSG & BSWD funding if they have a documented permanent, persistent, or temporary disability and are enrolled in a post-secondary program. In most cases, students must also apply for student financial aid through their province or territory and work with their institution’s accessibility office to identify the services or equipment that support their learning needs.
How much funding can students receive through CSG & BSWD?
The amount of funding available depends on a student’s individual needs and the services or equipment recommended by their accessibility office. BSWD funding is typically combined with the Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Disabilities (CSG-DSE), which can provide additional funding for assistive technology and accessibility services.
How do students apply for CSG & BSWD funding?
Students usually apply for BSWD funding through their institution’s accessibility or financial aid office. The process generally begins by registering with accessibility services and providing documentation of a disability. Once accommodations or assistive tools are recommended, students can submit an application for funding through their provincial student aid program.
Can CSG & BSWD funding be used for note-taking or captioning services?
Yes, CSG & BSWD funding can often be used for services such as professional note-taking and live captioning when they are recommended by an accessibility advisor. These services help ensure students can fully access lectures and course materials, particularly when taking notes or following spoken information is challenging.
Can CSG & BSWD funding be used for assistive technology like Messenger Pigeon?
Assistive technology that supports learning may be eligible for CSG & BSWD funding when it is recommended by an accessibility advisor. Tools that help students capture lectures, access transcripts, organise notes, and review course material can support accessibility and may qualify as part of a student’s approved funding.
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