Eligibility for Accessibility Services

CNC students who have one or more verifiable disabilities are eligible for accessibility services. A verifiable disability must be supported by professional health care or psycho-educational documentation describing the disability.

You need to contact Accessibility Services at least 4 months prior to the start of a semester or program to ensure we have time to arrange services to be put into place for the start of the semester/program. Verifiable disabilities may include the following:

• Chronic/systemic health impairments
• Visual impairment
• Mobility/functional impairment
• Neurological disabilities
• Mental health disabilities
• Hearing impairment
• Learning disabilities
• ADHD

Steps students need to take to access services:

Whether you are a current or a prospective student you need to:

Book an appointment to meet with AS staff. During this meeting you:

• Will learn about how CNC supports students with disabilities
• The type of documentation you need to provide
• Financial supports that may apply to your circumstances
• Think of an educational plan that suits your educational needs
• Will explore with the Advisor ways to reduce barriers in the academic setting
• Students are welcome to come with a support person if they wish
• Learn important aspects about confidentiality, disclosure and undue hardship

Provide medical documentation:

• Once Accessibility Services receives your medical documentation they will explore how to best support your needs.

Meet with Accessibility Services to plan academic accommodation

• Students participate in planning academic sessions at the beginning of the semester for each class; however, students are welcome to meet with Accessibility Services at any time during the semester.

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