COVID-19 pandemic and its impacts on students with disabilities: the experience at Laval University
The purpose of this article is to present the experience at Laval University regarding the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on students with disabilities. More specifically, it reports how the pandemic has led to the emergence of new environmental obstacles that could compromise the exercise of these students’ right to equality and access to studies. It discusses the solutions that have been developed and implemented to promote the participation and success of these students. Finally, findings and recommendations resulting from this experience are presented to promote the development of facilitating factors in the university environment and more inclusive practices allowing students with disabilities to pursue their studies in all equity.