What we’re doing to help

Here are just some of the ways NLC supports students with disabilities:

  • Exams accommodation (readers/scribes, extended time, access to quiet room, etc.)
  • Books and materials in alternate formats (e-text, large print, Braille, etc.)
  • Note taking
  • Peer tutoring
  • Access to interpreting services
  • Access to adaptive equipment
  • Assistance with disability-related financial aid, if eligible
  • Referral to community resources
  • Liaison with community-based disability service agencies

For more details, view NLC’s access policy for students with disabilities here.

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Hours for Access Services

Dawson Creek

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
8:30am–12:30pm, and 1:30-4:30 — Room 2311A

Fort St. John

Tuesday and Thursday
10am–12:30pm, 1:30–3pm — Room 176

Chetwynd

Monthly, TBD

Fort Nelson & Tumbler Ridge

Access services available as necessary

Days scheduled for each campus are subject to change, please call ahead.

Contact the Access Services Coordinator

For assistance or further information, contact the Access Services Coordinator. They will determine the reasonable accommodations according to NLC’s Access Services Policy and based on documentation provided by the student.

250-784-7502
1-866-463-6652 (toll free)
accessservices@nlc.bc.ca

Gathering your documentation

Documentation must be obtained from a professional who has specific training, expertise and experience in the diagnosis of the specified condition.

 

Requirements

  • All professionals submitting documentation must be appropriately certified and/or licensed to practice
  • Documentation should include a diagnosis, symptoms and their severity, and a prognosis for the disability
  • Documents should be dated, printed on official letterhead and typed (for purposes of legibility)
  • Documentation should include the professional’s name, title, registration number, phone/fax, mailing and email address and signature

 

Documentation Examples

  • Psycho-educational assessment (not older than five years) from a registered psychologist
  • Audiology report and audiogram
  • Ophthalmological report
  • Clinical assessment report from psychologist/psychiatrist
  • Neuro-psychological assessment report
  • Occupational therapy report

 

Eligibility

Self-disclosure regarding specific disabilities is the students’ responsibility. If a student believes he/she needs additional services and support, this can be indicated on the NLC registration form or by informing the Admission’s Officer.
Referrals for Access Services can also be made by other college staff, health professionals or community agencies.
Types of disabilities we provide services for may include, but are not limited to:

  • Visual impairment
  • Hearing impairment
  • Physical disabilities
  • Learning disabilities
  • Mental health
  • Neurological disabilities
  • Chronic health
  • Temporary disabling conditions

Access Services forms

Provided are the fillable forms for our access services. If you need assistance in completing any of the forms, please contact your Access Services Coordinator.