The types of conditions supported by the Centre for Accessibility include, but are not limited to:
- Mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety disorders, or bipolar disorder
- Neurological disabilities such as attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, learning disabilities, head injuries, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Chronic health conditions including ongoing medical conditions such as arthritis, chronic pain, Crohn’s disease, or migraines
- Physical or sensory disabilities, such as visual impairment, hearing loss, or mobility impairments
The Centre does not provide diagnostic services. Typically, if you suspect that you have a condition and have not been previously diagnosed, please first consult a healthcare provider to discuss your concerns before registering with the Centre.
The exception is if you’re seeking a psychoeducational (psych-ed) assessment to confirm a suspected learning disability in reading, written expression, or math. Psych-ed assessments must be conducted by a Registered Psychologist and are generally expensive. Before proceeding, we recommend you submit the Information Form in Step 4 to book an appointment with an Accessibility Advisor. You can then discuss with the Advisor whether this is the right path for you and the available options and resources for getting an assessment.
The Centre will typically only require a psych-ed as documentation to confirm specific learning disabilities. For documenting ADHD and other neurological conditions that may also impact learning, please read the general documentation requirements.
