Disability Categories

Please click below for more information on a specific disability and the supports available:

Other Disabilities

It is recognized that certain medical conditions or any physical or mental illness may interfere with or hinder a student's academic performance.

Students with any disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Services Office to discuss their individual needs. Every effort will be made to identify appropriate support services or make accommodations to meet the student’s individual needs. For a glossary of terms, click here.

Alternate Format Materials

For those student that will be using alternate format materials, please review the following document which explains your rights and responsibilities in regards to obtaining and using alternate format material from Disability Services.

End User Agreement Form

Bursary for Students with Disabilities

Students with a disability who are OSAP eligible may apply for this bursary which provides additional funding to cover the cost of disability-related education expenses. Applications are available from either the Financial Aid Office or the Disability Services Office.

Residence

Nipissing University has four rooms in residence which are accessible to physically or mobility impaired students. These accessible residences feature architecturally modified living, sleeping and washroom facilities.

Do you qualify for services?

Students with a documented disability qualify for services. Your disability has been “documented” if you have been diagnosed by your family physician, psychiatrist, optometrist, ophthalmologist, medical specialist, licensed psychologist or psychological associate. Medical documentation from your physician, licensed psychologist or psychological associate, WSIB (Worker’s Safety Insurance Board) documentation, etc.

Students with a suspected disability need to first see a general counsellor. You can see a general counsellor by dropping into A201.

Staff will guide you regarding what medical or psychological documentation you will need to provide on which they will base their recommendation for service.

How Do You Get Started - Your First Step

You need to contact Disability Services.

Contact (705) 474-3450 ext 4362, or visit A201, and ask to set up a disability services intake interview or you can complete an Early Identification Intake Application Form. If completing the on-line early identification form, you can fax your documentation to 705-495-2850.

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