While students with disabilities are expected to accomplish the “core competencies” of their courses, accommodations are necessary to allow the student equity of access and participation in their educational pursuit. Accommodations are unique to each individual and are based on recommendations identified in medical dcumentation the student is required to provide to the Accessibility Services Office.

New Students

Once you have received your offer of admission to Mount Allison University and are interested in registering with Accessibility Services (DS) you must contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator.

• Students who wish to register with the Accessibility Services Office must submit appropriate medical documentation as outlined in the Guidelines for Documentation.
• It is important to register make contact and register early.  

• If you are unsure if your documentation is appropriate please contact the Coordinator as soon as possible.
• If you do not have appropriate documentation you may qualify for funding to cover a portion of the cost for psychological assessments if you qualify for the Grant for Students with Permanent Disabilities (see Financial Information Section for further details). 

• You will be required to arrange an initial intake appointment to meet with the Coordinator once you arrive at Mount Allison. During this appointment you will discuss services and accommodations available to you as recommended in your documentation.

Prospective Students

If you are considering attending Mount Allison University and would like to know more about the services available to students with disabilities, you may contact the Accessibility Services Coordinator, Heidi Lafford, at access@mta.ca or by calling 506.364.2163.

Students with Temporary Disabilities

• Contact Disability Services as soon as possible to arrange a meeting.
  
• It is important that you notify your Professor/Instructor so that they are aware of your circumstances until accommodations can be arranged. You may also discuss/arrange accommodations with your instructors directly.
  
• You should bring any medical documentation related to your medical condition and a plan will be developed as necessary for the duration required.