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Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services (SAS) is the disability service office for Confederation College students. Our purpose is to provide academic accommodations and supports for students with permanent and temporary disabilities to ensure equitable access to education. All students with disabilities who require accommodations must self-identify their needs directly to SAS.

This includes students with:

  • Learning Disabilities

  • Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

  • Mental Health Disabilities (anxiety, depression, etc.)

  • Autism Spectrum Disorders

  • Brain Injuries

  • Physical/Mobility and Medical Disabilities

  • Vision and Hearing Impairments

  • Temporary Medical Conditions (concussions, recovery from surgery, etc.)

Documentation of disability outlining the functional limitations of a permanent or temporary disability/medical condition is required. However, interim accommodations may be provided to students who are being assessed or waiting on documentation. Documentation may include psychoeducational assessments, neurological assessments, medical reports and Individual Education Plans (IEP's) from high school.