Eligibility for Accessibility Services

CNC students who have one or more verifiable disabilities or disability due to a temporary or chronic health issue are eligible for accessibility services. We may request the disability to be supported by documentation from a professional health care provider or a recent psychoeducational assessment.

Students should contact Accessibility Advising Services through the Academic Success Centre as early as possible to start accommodation requests. Students are encouraged to start accommodation requests at least one month before the beginning of the academic term to avoid processing delays, particularly during high volume periods. 

If an accommodation request requires more comprehensive support, students are encouraged to provide 3 to 6 months’ advance notice (i.e. for accommodation in practical environments, such as labs, clinical placements, or trade shops).

Verifiable disabilities may include the following:

• Chronic/systemic health impairments
• Mobility/functional impairment
• Visual impairment
• Hearing impairment
• Neurological disabilities
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Learning disabilities
• Traumatic Brain Injuries
• ADHD
• Mental health disabilities

Steps students need to take to access services:

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

1. Book an appointment to meet with an Accessibility Advisor. During this meeting you will discover:

• How CNC supports students with disabilities
• The type of documentation you need to provide
• Financial supports that may apply to your circumstances
• With the Advisor ways to reduce barriers in the academic setting
• An educational plan that addresses your barriers
• Important aspects about confidentiality, disclosure and undue hardship

Note: Students are welcome to come with a support person if they wish.

2. Provide medical documentation:

If students cannot provide professional medical documentation immediately, Accessibility Advising Services may offer interim accommodations based on the student’s self-report of their condition and an initial intake meeting until they can provide the required documentation.

3. Meet with Accessibility Advising Services to plan academic accommodation

Accessibility Advisors are available at both the CNC Prince George and Quesnel campuses. If you are considering becoming a student, call or email Accessibility Advising Services for more information about how we can help you participate in your studies.

It is recommended to make an appointment with an Accessibility Advisor some months prior to the start of classes, to discuss your needs and learn about the services for which you may be eligible. If you can, bring documentation about your disability with you to your appointment. Ideally, your documentation should have been acquired after the age of 18 or at least be current (within the last 5 years).

Note: CNC does not provide nor assume the cost of acquiring documentation.

If you are a returning student, you should contact an Accessibility Advisor prior to the start of classes to arrange accessibility services for the current academic year or semester. If an accommodation request requires extensive support, students are encouraged to provide 3 to 6 months’ advance notice (i.e. for accommodation in practical environments, such as labs, clinical placements, or trade shops).

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