Documentation Criteria
Students can register with our Centre by providing appropriate documentation supporting a diagnosis of a permanent disability. The deadline to register, have documentation approved and have intake completed for the Fall Term is Friday, November 21, 2025 and for the Winter Term, the date is Friday, March 20, 2026.
Students must provide documentation that:
- Confirms that they are a student with a disability (disclosure of diagnosis is not required)
- Contains information about functional limitations within the academic environment
- Indicates the duration and severity of the disability or impairment
The following list outlines the documentation necessary to access services from the Tramble Centre for Accessible Learning:
Learning Disability
Psychoeducational assessment or neuropsychological assessment conducted by a registered psychologist or speech and language pathologist.
ADHD/ADD
A psychoeducational assessment or a comparable comprehensive assessment consisting of formal and informal measures including observations, interviews, standardized assessment results and differential diagnosis. Must include a detailed list of recommendations for support. We do not accept doctors’ notes/letters as a diagnosis of ADHD/ADD.
Psychiatric Disability
Report of a psychological assessment conducted by a registered psychologist or a psychiatrist's consultation report. A permanent diagnosis should refer to the DSM IV or DSM V and the report should include a detailed list of accommodations that will be supportive in the academic setting. This report must be authoritative, comprehensive and current. We do not accept doctors’ notes/letters as a diagnosis for mental health-related disabilities.
Hearing Impairment
Audiology Assessment
Visual Impairment
Functional Visual Assessment
Mobility Impairment
Physician or specialist report
Medical Condition
Physician or Specialist report
Asperger Syndrome (AS)
Report prepared by a psychologist or specialist
Staying Connected
We’ll use your StFX email to share important information. Please monitor your StFX email and keep informed about the Tramble Centre and any important dates related to your coursework.
If you have questions? Email us – we’re happy to help!
Contact
108 Angus L. Macdonald Library
3080 Martha Drive
Antigonish NS B2G 2W5
Canada
