Accessibility

Student resources

NIC is committed to providing all students with a safe and accessible environment. 

Department of Accessible Learning - Programs (DAL-P): DAL-P is a well-established NIC program that supports adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities in their learning. The DAL Programs prepare students for employment through specialized training.

Department of Accessible Learning Services

The Department of Accessible Learning Services arranges disability-related accommodations and educational support. These services are designed to remove barriers for students with disabilities and ongoing medical conditions in all areas of college life.

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Assessment services

Students can access accommodated testing services for NIC assessments, SkilledTradesBC (formerly ITA) exams, and other external tests through the Department of Accessible Learning Services.

Library and Learning Commons

The Library and Learning Commons provides services, technology, and equipment in a quiet, scent-free space. It supports students with different accessibility needs throughout their time at NIC.

Learning resource site

The Learn Anywhere website provides information and advice about accessibility for NIC students learning online and in digital environments.

The North Island Students' Union (NISU)

NISU provides information about the student health and dental plan and supports student advocacy.

If you need individual support or advice about disability services or accessibility at NIC, please contact our Department of Accessible Learning Services.

 

Employee resources

We're dedicated to creating a fair environment where everyone can access and participate in college life. All employees play a role in building an accessible and inclusive community, and we provide services to support employees' accessibility needs.

Workplace accommodations

The Division of People and Culture at NIC is committed to providing a fair and accessible work environment. According to Human Rights legislation, the College takes reasonable steps to accommodate employees and job applicants who have medical conditions, injuries, or disabilities that create barriers to their work.

These accommodations may include changes to physical workspace, adaptations to equipment or tools, adjustments to working conditions, or reassignment of some non-essential tasks. Accommodations can be temporary, periodic, or long-term, depending on the employee's medical condition and individual needs.

Short and long-term disability

We support employees who become unwell and need time off work due to illness or injury. Short-Term Disability (STD) and Long-Term Disability (LTD) insurance are part of the employee group benefits plan. If employees become unable to work for a period of time due to illness or injury (while insured), and their paid sick leave is ending, they may be eligible to apply for STD benefits that provide income replacement. Manulife provides STD/LTD benefits according to the terms outlined in the employee group benefits eBooklet.

Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

NIC employees and their dependent family members have access to a range of health and wellness services through the Employee and Family Assistance Program. This program offers confidential services and is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

1-800-663-1142 (toll free)
International Calling (call collect) 604-689-1717
TTY: 1-888-384-1152

Teaching resource site

NIC's Centre for Teaching and Learning Innovation (CTLI) provides faculty with resources for best and promising practices, including Universal Design for Learning and accessibility resources.