Disability refers to physical, cognitive, neurological, sensory, or mental health differences that interact with environments in ways that can create barriers to full participation. Disability is not defined only by a medical diagnosis; it also reflects how systems, expectations, and environments respond to human variation. In education, disability may include conditions such as autism, ADHD, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, sensory impairments, chronic health conditions, or mental health differences. A student may be considered disabled when these differences affect how they access learning, communicate, regulate emotions, move through spaces, or participate in school activities. Under the British Columbia Human Rights Code, disability is a protected ground. Schools have a legal duty to accommodate students with disabilities so they can access education on an equitable basis. This duty includes identifying barriers, implementing reasonable accommodations, and adjusting environments or expectations when necessary. Disability does not mean a student is less capable or less deserving of opportunity. It recognises that people learn and function in different ways, and that equitable education requires systems flexible enough to support those differences.