Accessibility Services assists all students who encounter accessibility barriers, including those with permanent disabilities, temporary medical conditions, or any other challenges that require academic accommodations. Our goal is to facilitate equitable access to education and services for everyone.        

Accessibility Services assists all Columbia College students who encounter accessibility barriers, including those with permanent disabilities, temporary medical conditions, or any other challenges that require academic accommodations. Our goal is to facilitate equitable access to education and services for everyone. 

Academic accommodations are available to Columbia College students who are registered with Accessibility Services (see how to register). These services are provided for persons with permanent or temporary disabilities as defined by the Alberta Human Rights A 

•  Ensure you are an admitted Columbia College student with a disability. 
•  Submit a completed Verification of Accommodation form, including documentation from a registered health practitioner, to verify the impact of your condition and recommend specific accommodations. 
• At Columbia College, we are dedicated to providing an inclusive and supportive environment. Accommodation is our way of adapting services to remove or reduce barriers, ensuring that all students have equitable access to education and resources. 

1. Connect with Accessibility Services 
   • Reach out to the Accessibility Services department at: accessibilityservices@columbia.ca or (403) 235-9300. 
2. Schedule an Assessment 
   • Schedule the Columbia College Entry Assessment (if required). 
   • Inform the Admission Advisor of accommodation needs. 
3. Attend the Assessment 
   • Attend the assessment. 
   • Contact the Accessibility Services Advisor for other accommodations. 
4. Post-Assessment Meeting 
   • Meet with the Accessibility Services Advisor after assessment results are available. 
   • Bring necessary documentation to the meeting (e.g., psychoeducational assessments, specialist reports, psychologist or doctor reports confirming disability). 
5. Schedule a ‘Student for a Day’ Experience 
   • Participate in the ‘Student for a Day’ experience if recommended by the Accessibility Services Advisor. 
6. Prepare Alberta Student Aid-Schedule 4 
   • No direct action required from the student for this step. 
7. Receive Letter of Accommodation 
   • Receive a copy of the Letter of Accommodation by email. 
8. Ongoing Meetings 
   • Meet with the Accessibility Services Advisor and/or Program Department as needed during the program. 
   • Contact the Accessibility Services Advisor if more accommodations are needed 

• Academic Accommodations 
• Assistive Technology
• Counseling Support 
• Exam Accommodations 
  • Request Process 
  • Exam Arrangement 
• Assistive Technology 
  • Available Technologies 
  • How to Access