A disability is a permanent or persistent/prolonged condition that affects a person’s ability to succeed in training or exams. Examples include:

• Learning Disabilities/Specific Learning Disorder
• ADHD (Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)
• Hearing or visual impairments
• Mental health conditions (like anxiety or depression)
• Medical conditions

The SATCC follows the definition of disability outlined in section 2 of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code.

To determine eligibility for supports or accommodations, you’ll need to provide proof of your disability. Here’s what you need to do:

1. Get Documentation:
   • A licensed healthcare provider can complete the Verification of Disability Form.
   • For learning disabilities, you can provide a psychoeducational or psychological assessment report completed by a Registered Psychologist.
2. Submit Your Documentation:
   • Send your completed documents to our Saskatoon Office for review. See contact information below.

Accessibility Services:
[email protected]
603 – 45th Street West
Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7L 5W5
Phone: (306) 933-8476
Fax: (306) 933-7663

NOTE: If you choose to submit documentation via email, please understand that the security of information submitted this way cannot be guaranteed. For the greatest security submit documentation by registered mail or drop it off at one of our offices.

• The SATCC offers virtual study skills and exam preparation sessions that cover specific approaches and strategies related to studying and exam preparation.
• Contact [email protected] for more information.

• Experiencing anxiety during tests is common, and a certain level of it can help us perform at our best. However, when anxiety gets too high it can interfere with performance on exams. The following resources provide information about exam anxiety and strategies to manage it:
• Canadian Apprenticeship Forum: Test Anxiety Handout
  • https://careersintrades.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Apprentices-exam-tech-EN.pdf
• Anxiety Canada: Test Anxiety
  • https://www.anxietycanada.com/sites/default/files/Test_Anxiety_Booklet.pdf