The Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD) helps Canadian students with disabilities access educational supports like assistive technology and services. This funding can be used to cover the cost of note-taking, captioning and transcription services.
This funding often supports the cost of tools and services that help remove barriers to learning, including assistive technology like Messenger Pigeon. Eligible items typically include subscriptions to apps, transcription services, summary notes, live captions, and accessibility support.
For students who prefer in-class support, we offer reliable in-person notetaking and live captioning services. Our trained team works directly with your institution to ensure you have equal access to lectures and course content, delivered in real time and tailored to your learning needs.
Messenger Pigeon is an all-in-one learning companion that captures lectures, creates accurate transcripts, along with clear, concise human summary notes, all from your laptop or mobile device. Designed with accessibility in mind, it helps you stay organised and confident throughout your learning.
This funding is designed to support students who need additional tools or services to fully access their education. If you meet the criteria below, you may be eligible to apply:
BSWD funding can cover a wide range of assistive technology and services, including learning tools like Messenger Pigeon, in-person notetaking, live captioning, transcription services, and specialized academic supports for students with disabilities. We provide BSWD-compliant quotes to help students access the support they need.
Yes, Messenger Pigeon is eligible for BSWD funding. Our app helps students capture lectures, generate transcripts, organize notes, and receive human-created summaries, all designed to improve accessibility and academic success.
Students approved for BSWD funding can access reliable in-person notetaking and live captioning services through our team. We provide quotes that meet BSWD standards and work closely with institutions across Ontario to deliver real-time, accessible support.
Setup is quick and easy. Once funding is approved, students can access onboarding sessions and full support to get started with Messenger Pigeon or in-person services like notetaking and captioning.
Messenger Pigeon is designed specifically with accessibility, flexibility, and ease of use in mind. Students can capture lectures, generate accurate transcripts, and organize personal notes from any laptop or mobile device. Plus, all data is securely stored on Canadian servers, meeting privacy and compliance standards. With options for human-created summary notes and AI-powered study tools, Messenger Pigeon offers a flexible, student-centered approach to accessible learning—whether you're attending classes in person or online.
Getting the right support starts with the right tools. Whether you’re looking for in-person services like notetaking and captioning or a Messenger Pigeon subscription, we make it easy to access BSWD-approved solutions. Request a quote today and take the next step toward a more accessible learning experience.
