If you are a student with a disability attending a post secondary institution outside of Nova Scotia and believe that you need assistance in reducing or removing the barriers in your classroom please contact Nova Scotia Post-Secondary Disability Services (PSDS). A staff member will discuss with you equipment and services options that might assist you in addressing these barriers.

Areas where PSDS might be of assistance in helping you:

• Provide funding for a tutor
• Provide funding for a note taker
• Determine what types of assistive technology (computer hardware and software for students with disabilities) might assist you in succeeding in your course of studies
• Provide funding for assistive technology
• Assist you with completing the Canada Student Grant for Services & Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities

When you are completing your Canada Student Grant for Services & Equipment for Students with Permanent Disabilities and find you need assistance obtaining quotes for special assistive technology you can contact PSDS at the Nova Scotia Department of Labour and Advanced Education:

• Phone: (902) 424-6737 (Halifax) or toll-free within Nova Scotia 1-800-285-1197
• Secure Online Form