Documentation Criteria
Students can register with our Centre by providing appropriate documentation supporting a diagnosis of a permanent or prolonged disability. The deadline to register, have documentation approved and have intake completed for the Fall Term is Friday November 20, 2026 and for the Winter Term, Friday March 19, 2027.
Students must provide documentation that:
- Confirms that they are a student with a disability
- Contains information about functional limitations within the academic environment
Indicates the duration and severity of the disability or impairment
The following list outlines the documentation required to access services through the Tramble Centre for Accessible Learning. Please note that all disability-related documentation is subject to review and acceptance at the discretion of Tramble Centre staff.
Learning Disability
Psychoeducational assessment or neuropsychological assessment conducted by a registered psychologist or speech and language pathologist.
ADHD/ADD
A psychoeducational assessment or a comparable comprehensive assessment consisting of formal and informal measures including observations, interviews, standardized assessment results and differential diagnosis. Must include a detailed list of recommendations for support.
Psychiatric Disability
Report of a psychological assessment conducted by a registered psychologist or a psychiatrist's consultation report. A permanent diagnosis should refer to the DSM IV or DSM V and the report should include a detailed list of accommodations that will be supportive in the academic setting. This report must be authoritative, comprehensive and current.
Hearing Impairment
Audiology Assessment
Visual Impairment
Functional Visual Assessment
Mobility Impairment
Physician or specialist report
Medical Condition
Physician or Specialist report stating the nature of the condition along with a detailed list of accommodations that will be supportive in the academic setting.
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Report prepared by a psychologist or specialist
Staying Connected
We’ll use your StFX email to share important information. Please monitor your StFX email and keep informed about the Tramble Centre and any important dates related to your coursework.
If you have questions? Email us – we’re happy to help!
Contact
108 Angus L. Macdonald Library
3080 Martha Drive
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
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