Accessibility
Accommodations and Supports
If you need accommodations and/or other supports, the Accessibility office is here to help. Each student’s needs are unique; therefore, services and accommodations will vary depending on the needs of each student.
Examples of accommodations include, but are not limited to:
- Exam accommodations such as additional time for writing exams and reduced distraction locations for writing exams for exams
- Note-taking support
- Assignment accommodations such as additional time for completing assignments and possible options to explore other mediums for completing assignments
- ASL interpreters
Examples of other services the accessibility office can provide are:
- Assistance with applications for the Canada Student Grant for Equipment and Services for Students with Disabilities
- Learning disability pre-screening
- Referrals to external accessibility service providers such as psychologists, Autism Nova Scotia programs and supports, and ADHD coaching
Students with a documented disability that are registered with the Accessibility office are considered as full-time when taking at least a 40% course load or 6 credits (except for those in the MAED program-please contact accessibility@nscad.ca for more information). If you are taking at least 6 credits, you are eligible to:
- be considered a full-time student loan funding
- receive a student bus pass
- be covered under the NSCAD student health plan
If you are taking 6 credits, please contact accessibility@nscad.ca to notify the Accessibility Office so they can ensure you that you receive your bus pass and are covered under the health plan. Please note that if you are taking 9 credits or more, you are already considered full-time and do not need to notify the Accessibility Office.
Documentation
NSCAD requires written documentation to support students’ requests for academic accommodations on the basis of a disability. Documentation must be recent (within the last 5 years) and completed by a qualified professional with a specialization in the area of the disability, which may include a registered psychologist, social worker, registered counselling therapist, psychiatrist, medical doctor, or other medical specialist.
Funding for students with disabilities through student loans
The following links have been compiled to help direct students to information from the various provincial funding institutions. You are encouraged to check with your funding institution for the most up to date information and for details on how to submit the forms. Please reach out to the Accessibility office if you require any help with the forms or have any questions.
Information and forms for Students with Disabilities
https://studentaidbc.ca/help-centre/applying-loans/i-have-permanent-disability-full-time-studies
Link to application for permanent disability status to access grants
https://studentaid.alberta.ca/resources/applications-and-forms/#page1955
Information sheet for students with permanent disabilities
Medical assessment form for students with permanent disabilities
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/petl-epft/PDF/SFS/maf-e.pdf?random=1652711070935
Application for Canada Student Grant for Services and Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities
https://www2.gnb.ca/content/dam/gnb/Departments/petl-epft/PDF/SFS/csg-pd-e.pdf?random=1652711070935
Information and forms for Students with Disabilities
Disability Assessment form
https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/en/content/disability-assessment-form
Learning Support for Persons with Disabilities Fund information
https://www.ece.gov.nt.ca/en/services/literacy/learning-support-persons-disabilities
Information for Students with Disabilities
https://novascotia.ca/studentassistance/apply/new/StudentsWithDisabilities.asp
Post-Secondary Accessibility Services
https://novascotia.ca/post-secondary-accessibility-services/
Information for Students with Disabilities
https://www.disabilityawards.ca/manitoba-government-funding/
Disability Assessment form:
https://gov.nu.ca/sites/default/files/fans_disability_assessment_form_2019.pdf
Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities:
This grant is intended to help with the extraordinary costs associated with post-secondary studies for those with permanent disabilities. You can apply to this grant at any time during the academic year. You must provide a medical or learning ability assessment by a certified medical professional describing the manner in which your disability impacts on your ability to participate in post-secondary studies. This grant allows up to $8,000.00 for equipment and services directly related to your training or up to $1,000.00 for each full credit distance/correspondence course.
Information and forms for Students with disabilities
https://www.ontario.ca/page/osap-for-under-represented-learners#section-3
Information and forms for Students with disabilities
Information and forms for Students with disabilities
Information and forms for Students with disabilities
