Supports and Services
Accessing disability supports and services may be different from school to school and may also depend on whether the course or program you choose is a designated program recognized and funded by Nova Scotia Student Assistance.
In order to find out more about designated programs and designated institutions go to Student Assistance website.
Who do you go for assistance at your institution?
Universities within Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Community College (NSCC)
If you are attending Universities within Nova Scotia and Nova Scotia Community College:
Each institution has an accessibility office to assist you with what on-site supports and services are available. Make sure to make an appointment as soon as you know you are eligible.
These might include:
- Assisting with grant application for services and equipment
- Tutoring
- Note-taking
- Learning strategist
- Assistive technology
- Orientation to the school
List of NSCC campuses:
- Akerley Campus
phone: 902-491-4953
- Annapolis Campus
Phone: 902-584-2116
- Burridge and Shelburne Campuses
Phone: 902-774-1530
- Cumberland Campus
Phone: 902-597-4412
- IT Campus
Phone: 902-491-3587
- Ivany Campus
Phone: 902-491-1088
- Kingstec Campus
Phone: 902-679-7408
- Lunenburg Campus
Phone: 902-543-4664
- Marconi Campus
Phone: 902-563-2680
- Pictou Campus
Phone: 902-752-2373
- Strait and E-Campus Campuses
Phone: 902-625-7162
- Truro Campus
Phone: 902-893-5882
List of Universities:
- Acadia University
Phone: 902-585-1291
- Cape Breton University
Phone: 902-563-1208
jkc@cbu.ca
- Dalhousie Agricultural Campus
Phone: 902-896-2463
- Dalhousie University
Phone: 902-494-2836
- Mount Saint Vincent University
Phone: 902-457-6719
- Nova Scotia College of Art and Design
Phone: 902-494-8195
- Saint Mary's University
Phone: 902-491-8617
- St. Francis Xavier University
Phone: 902-867-3634
- Université Sainte-Anne
Phone: 902-769-2114 x 7332
Private career colleges or studying outside of the province
If you are attending a private career college within Nova Scotia or studying outside of the province, please contact Post-Secondary Accessibility Services through email at psas@novascotia.ca for more information about on-campus resources.