ACCESSIBILITY
Northlands College is committed to ensuring everyone can access the supports, services, and resources needed to participate fully in college life.
ACCESSIBILITY AT NORTHLANDS COLLEGE
Northlands College is committed to ensuring that all students, staff, and community members can learn, work, and participate fully in every aspect of college life.
Our Accessibility efforts align with The Accessible Saskatchewan Act, which requires public sector bodies to identify, remove, and prevent accessibility barriers.
Our Accessibility Plan (2026–2029) guides our work for the next three years and will be reviewed every third year to ensure continuous improvement.
This webpage provides:
- Our Accessibility Plan (2026–2029)
- Supports available for students and staff
- Current and upcoming accessibility initiatives
- How to request accommodations
- How to share feedback
- Key resources and contacts
Survey results from October 2025 highlighted a major concern: many students and staff do not know who to contact for help or what resources are available.
This webpage is designed to address that gap directly by clearly listing supports and contact points in one location.
OUR COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBILITY
Northlands College serves northern Saskatchewan across Treaties 5, 6, 8, and 10 and the Homeland of the Métis peoples.
We are working to create learning and working environments that are:
- Barrier‑free
- Safe
- Inclusive
- Culturally connected
- Respectful of diverse northern communities
Accessibility means improving physical, digital, informational, and attitudinal access for everyone.
NORTHLANDS COLLEGE ACCESSIBILITY PLAN (2026–2029)
Our Accessibility Plan was informed by meaningful consultation with:
- Students and staff who identified as having accessibility needs
- Indigenous Elders
- Employees across all divisions
- Senior leadership
- Community members
Download the Accessibility Plan (2026–2029) [PDF]
The plan will be reviewed and updated every three years, as required by The Accessible Saskatchewan Act.
ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORTS FOR STUDENTS
Survey feedback showed that many students:
- Do not know who to contact
- Are unsure what supports exist
- Sometimes do not receive follow‑up when requesting help
- Struggle with navigating Access and Equity Services (AES) accommodations available to them
To address these barriers, students now have a single clear point of contact.
Student Accessibility Contact
Accessibility Coordinator
Email: accessibility@northlandscollege.sk.ca
Phone: 306‑425‑1333
The Accessibility Coordinator provides:
- Help with requesting accommodations
- Navigation for Access and Equity Services (U of R / USask) available to university students studying at Northlands College
- Referrals to counselling, adaptive technology, or specialized tools
- Assistance accessing the Disability Fund for Students
Academic Supports
- Tailored classroom support through Academic teams and Student Services
- Collaboration with the Learning Hub
- Exam accommodations
Assistive Technology
Available upon request:
- Dragon Speech Recognition
- Kurzweil 3000 literacy support software
- Adaptive technology (screen readers, auditory/visual tools)
- Library accessibility tools (Pahkisimon Nuyeʔáh Library)
Financial Supports
Students with disabilities may qualify for:
ACCESSIBILITY SUPPORTS FOR STAFF
Many employees told us they:
- are unsure where to ask for help
- want more communication and awareness
- want better workplace accommodation processes
To address this, staff now have a clear contact point.
Staff Accessibility Contact
Human Resources
Email: hr@northlandscollege.sk.ca
Phone: 306‑425‑4499
HR supports staff by:
- Assisting with workplace accommodation requests
- Providing ergonomic or mobility‑related supports
- Offering mental‑health and wellness resources
- Supporting inclusive hiring practices
DISABILITY FUND
Northlands College offers a Disability Fund to support students with permanent disabilities by providing financial assistance for educational services and assistive devices essential for their studies.
To access the fund, complete the online Disability Fund Application. Once the form is received, Student Services will contact you to discuss the next steps.
For more information regarding the Disability Fund, contact the Accessibility Coordinator at 306-425-1333.
Eligibility Criteria for Disability Funding
When you are contacted by Student Services, they will review the eligibility criteria outlined below and support you through the application process.
To be eligible, you must:
- Be enrolled in a program at Northlands College.
- Have a permanent disability defined as: A functional limitation caused by a physical or mental impairment that restricts the ability of a person to perform the daily activities necessary to participate in their studies or in the labour force and is expected to remain with the person for their expected life.
- Provide proof of disability (Provide ONE of the following):
- Have a qualified practitioner complete the Accommodation for Disability Request form OR
- Provide a medical certificate from your doctor OR
- Provide a Learning Disability Assessment (psychoeducational assessment).
- Have no outstanding receipts from previous services and equipment grant funding.
- Provide written confirmation of the education-related services or equipment required.
If you meet all the above eligibility criteria, please fill out and submit the form below. The Student Services team will then contact you with further information.