About Post-Secondary Accessibility Services

Mission:

To ensure that all academically qualified Nova Scotians with permanent disabilities have equity of access to quality post-secondary education, tools and training.

Types of disabilities

The federal government defines 2 types of disabilities for students to be eligible for these grants. If students are eligible, they need to apply for these grants.

Permanent disability

Any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment, or a functional limitation, that restricts a person's ability to perform the daily activities necessary to pursue studies at a post-secondary school level or to participate in the labour force. The disability is expected to remain with the person for their expected life.

Persistent or prolonged disability

Any impairment, including a physical, mental, intellectual, cognitive, learning, communication or sensory impairment, or a functional limitation, that restricts the ability of a person to perform the daily activities necessary to pursue studies at a post-secondary school level or to participate in the labour force. The disability has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 12 months, but is not expected to remain with the person for their expected life.