Accessibility Services Documentation Requirements

In order to receive services, students must present documentation of their disability to Accessibility Services. Accessibility Services has a verification of disability form (pdf) that can be provided to the health care professional to complete. Depending on the accommodation needs, our office may ask for additional, updated, or more specific documentation.

Documentation required

Documentation from a registered health care professional is required, as outlined below.

If you have/are:

an acquired brain injury

You need to provide a medical report or neuro-psychology assessment report which verifies a permanent disability.

ADHD

You need to provide a current psycho-educational assessment completed by a registered psychologist; or a medical report which verifies a permanent disability.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

You need to provide a psychological assessment or medical report which verifies a permanent disability.

blind or have low vision

You need to provide a medical report which verifies a permanent disability.

deaf, deafened or hard of hearing

You need to provide a medical report or audiology report which verifies a permanent disability.

a learning disability

You need to provide a current psycho-educational assessment completed by a registered psychologist.

Criteria for psycho-educational assessment reports

a medical disability

You need to provide a medical report which verifies a permanent disability.

a mental health diagnosis

You need to provide a medical or psychologist’s report which verifies a permanent disability.

a physical disability/mobility impairment

You need to provide a medical report which verifies a permanent disability.

Accessibility Services may also be able to provide support to a student who is experiencing a disability that is temporary in nature. Documentation that identifies the duration of the disability is requested.

Send documentation to: as.forms@saskpolytech.ca

Contact us

Contact Accessibility Services.