Support and Services for Students with Disabilities or Special Needs
Do you have a permanent or temporary disability that affects your ability to pursue your studies? We invite you to meet with our learning support team, who will assess your needs and develop a personalized intervention plan. Please note that all learning support services are free and confidential.
Deadline for implementing accommodations
The deadline to open a disability file or make changes to existing accommodations is the same as the deadline for modifying your course selection without a refund for the current session. However, other accommodations can be accessed at any time during the session.
Opening a File
Follow these steps to open your file and create a personalized intervention plan. You can make an appointment as soon as you receive your admission offer. This ensures you have access to the support you need from the very beginning and helps avoid administrative delays.
Please note that it may take up to three weeks to implement accommodations. The same delay applies to any modifications made after an intervention plan meeting. Take action early to avoid delays.
1. Make an appointment with a member of the learning support team by emailing soutien.apprentissage@etsmtl.ca and include the following:
- Your full name
- Your permanent code
- The purpose of your request: opening a disability file
- Any relevant information about your situation you wish to share
You can also reach us by phone at 514 396-8942 or visit us in person at Student Services, 3rd floor of Pavilion E (room E-3040).
2. Provide a copy of your diagnostic report, if available, or any other relevant professional documentation:
After booking your first appointment, we’ll send instructions to access your file on our platform, where you can upload all necessary documents. You will also be asked to complete an intake and consent form detailing your situation and needs.
If you don’t have a medical or diagnostic report but believe you have special needs, we encourage you to meet with a counselor to assess your situation and determine the best support options.
3. Attend the file opening meeting:
You will discuss your needs and expectations with the support advisor. Together, you’ll develop an intervention plan, which may include accommodations, specialized services, or other forms of assistance.
Once your file is open, additional services may be added to your intervention plan:
- Organization of exams with accommodations
- Individual tutoring via Nimbus
- Note-taking service
- Access to writing and editing software
- Specialized workshops
- Specialized services (accompaniment, interpretation, etc.)
- Psychological assistance
- Success support program: NeuroFOCUS
Diagnostic Examples
If your condition is not listed, feel free to contact us for advice on the next steps.
- Attention Deficit Disorder (with or without Hyperactivity – ADHD)
- Learning Disabilities (e.g., dyslexia, dysorthographia, dysphasia)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Visual Impairments
- Hearing Impairments
- Motor Impairments
- Organic Impairments (affecting the cardio-respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, or endocrine system)
- Neurological Disorders
- Mental Health Disorders (MHD), including:
- Anxiety Disorders (generalized anxiety, panic, phobia, post-traumatic stress, etc.)
- Mood Disorders (bipolar disorder, dysthymia, etc.)
- Personality Disorders (borderline, histrionic, schizoid, narcissistic, etc.)
- Psychotic Disorders (schizophrenia, etc.)
Temporary Disabilities:
- Fracture, laceration, injury, or other
- Pregnancy-related conditions
- Cancer or other illnesses
- Depression
- Adjustment Disorder
- Psychosis
- Medical testing or investigation
- Concussion
Screening, Evaluation, and Additional Resources
If you believe you may have a condition or illness, Student Services can provide information on available resources. To support you in diagnosis and treatment, you’ll find both on-campus and Quebec Health and Social Services Network resources listed below.
Please note that the psychologists at the Student Life Services psychological support do not conduct ADHD evaluations.
Public Resources
You must first make an appointment with your family doctor (or a general practitioner) to explain the symptoms and difficulties you are experiencing. They can evaluate you or refer you for an evaluation within the public health system.
You can also go to the psychosocial reception of your CLSC to request an evaluation. Contact a CLSC near you..
Private Resources
First, check with your insurance and/or employee assistance program to verify the coverage offered for private consultations with a psychologist or neuropsychologist.
- You can find a psychologist in Quebec by consulting the website of the Ordre des psychologues du Québec. Note, however, that not all psychologists conduct ADHD evaluations.
- You can find a neuropsychologist in Quebec by consulting the website of the Association québécoise des neuropsychologues.
Student Clinics
The UQAM Psychological Services Center and the University of Montreal's University Psychology Clinic offer neuropsychological evaluations at a reduced rate. These evaluations are conducted by students supervised by professionals.
Examples of Learning Disabilities: dyslexia/dysorthographia, dysphasia, dyscalculia, etc.
Public Resources
You must first make an appointment with your family doctor (or a general practitioner) to explain the symptoms and difficulties you are experiencing. They can evaluate you or refer you for an evaluation within the public health system.
Private Resources
First, check with your insurance and/or employee assistance program to verify the coverage offered for private consultations with a speech therapist or neuropsychologist.
- You can find a speech therapist in Quebec on the website of the Ordre des orthophonistes et audiologistes du Québec.
- You can find a neuropsychologist in Quebec by consulting the website of the Association québécoise des neuropsychologues.
Student Clinics
The University Clinic in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology at the University of Montreal offers evaluations at a reduced rate. These evaluations are conducted by students supervised by professionals.
The UQAM Psychological Services Center and the University of Montreal's University Psychology Clinic offer neuropsychological evaluations at a reduced rate. These evaluations are conducted by students supervised by professionals.
Examples of Mental Health Disorders: generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, phobia, post-traumatic stress disorder, bipolar disorder, personality disorders, psychotic disorders, etc.
Public Resources
You must first make an appointment with your family doctor (or a general practitioner) to explain the symptoms and difficulties you are experiencing. They can evaluate you or refer you for an evaluation within the public health system.
You can also go to the psychosocial reception of your CLSC to request an evaluation. Contact a CLSC near you.
Private Resources
First, check with your insurance and/or employee assistance program to verify the coverage offered for private consultations with a psychologist or neuropsychologist.
- You can find a psychologist in Quebec by consulting the website of theOrdre des psychologues du Québec.
- You can find a neuropsychologist in Quebec by consulting the website of the Association québécoise des neuropsychologues.
Student Clinics
The UQAM Psychological Services Center and the University of Montreal's University Psychology Clinic offer neuropsychological evaluations at a reduced rate. These evaluations are conducted by students supervised by professionals.
ÉTS also offers support to students who feel they need it. Visit the Psychological Assistance section to see the services offered.
Public Resources
You must first make an appointment with your family doctor (or a general practitioner) to explain the symptoms and difficulties you are experiencing. They can evaluate you or refer you for an evaluation within the public health system.
You can also go to the psychosocial reception of your CLSC to request an evaluation. Contact a CLSC near you.
Private Resources
First, check with your insurance and/or employee assistance program to verify the coverage offered for private consultations with a neuropsychologist.
- You can find a neuropsychologist in Quebec by consulting the website of the Association québécoise des neuropsychologues.
For more information on the evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in adults, visit the website of the Fédération québécoise de l'autisme.
Public Resources
You must first make an appointment with your family doctor (or a general practitioner) to explain the symptoms and difficulties you are experiencing. They can evaluate you or refer you for an evaluation within the public health system.
You can also go to the psychosocial reception of your CLSC to request an evaluation. Contact a CLSC near you.