University of Victoria student Nathan Bodie has won a battle to attend convocation after having completed five years of supported studies in political science and social justice. Bodie, 32, has autism and attends classes with support from STEPS Forward: the B.C. take part in the STEPS Forward program, all of which allow students to graduate with their peers, except, until now, UVic. At a meeting April 7, the UVic senate approved a proposal to include students who receive support from STEPS Forward in graduation ceremonies. Sneddon says Bodie will be the first STEPS Forward-supported student to attend convocation.

Source: CBC News April 14, 2017 20:48 UTC