Students who are seeking accommodations must provide the appropriate documentation, please see the table below for specifics.
Interim accommodations may also be available to students who are in the process of acquiring documentation to verify their disability.
Time Limits on Documentation
- Psycho-educational assessments for specific learning disabilities need to be dated within the last five years with the exception of assessments completed after the age of 18.
- Due to COVID-19 the time limit for Psycho-educational assessments has been extended to seven years for the 2021-2022 academic year.
Disability-Specific Documentation
Disability-Specific Documentation
Disability |
Documentation Required |
Acquired Brain Injury |
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ADHD |
- Current psycho-educational assessment completed by a registered psychologist or psychological associate
-OR-
- Current Medical Information Request Form that verifies the disability or diagnosis
|
Autism Spectrum Disorder |
|
Blind or Low Vision |
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Deaf, Deafened or Hard of Hearing |
|
Learning Disability |
- Current psycho-educational assessment completed by a registered psychologist or psychological associate
- Due to COVID-19 the time limit for Psycho-educational assessments has been extended to seven years for the 2021-2022 academic year.
|
Medical Disability |
|
Mental Health Diagnosis |
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Physical Disability and/or Mobility Impairment |
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Costs Associated with Assessments
The cost of a psycho-educational assessment may be covered by some extended health plans, the Bursary for Students with Disabilities for students who are eligible for OSAP, or through personal finances.
The Mobile Assessment Team at Queen's University does take into
account family income when determining fees for assessments.