Services for Students with Disabilities
Fleming College is committed to providing equal access to services, facilities and educational programs for persons with disabilities. If you have a documented medical, physical, psychological or learning disability you may be eligible for accommodations that can help you to succeed academically. The following are examples of academic accommodations and support services which may be put in place:
- training in and access to technical aids (assistive equipment and software)
- computerized note-taking for those with sight or hearing disabilities
- alternatives to print materials
- American Sign Language interpreting
- alternative testing arrangements
- counselling support
- various other supports such as learning strategies, peer note-taking and tutoring services
- a full-time Learning Strategist and Assistive Technologist for students
IMPORTANT: It is your responsibility to make your disability known as soon as you accept an offer of admission. Early identification ensures that we can provide appropriate academic accommodations in a timely manner.
Steps To Take to Access Disability Services
Identify your disability needs to the college by calling Counselling:
- For programs at the campuses in Peterborough, phone 705-749-5527 or toll free 866-353-6464, ext. 1527.
- For programs at the campuses in Lindsay, Cobourg and Haliburton, phone 705-324-9144, ext. 3232 or toll free 866-353-6464, ext. 3232.
- TTY connection for all campus locations, phone 705-749-5521.