Accommodation Request

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the College of Naturopaths of Ontario (the College) will consider all accommodation requests received from any examination candidate, Entry-to-Practise (ETP) Applicant, PLAR Applicant or Registrant to ensure they are provided with a fair opportunity to complete exams, the application process, PLAR Program and Registration Renewal. Requests will be reviewed upon receipt of this form along with supporting documentation. For additional information about requesting an accommodation, including supporting documentation requirements and timelines for receipt of accommodation decisions, please refer to the accommodations section of the applicable Examination Handbook for the exam you are sitting and Examination Accommodation Policy, Application for Registration Handbook, PLAR Handbook or Information Return Guides for your class of registration.

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION BEFORE YOU COMPLETE THIS FORM

The information disclosed for the purposes of seeking an accommodation may be used, at the discretion of the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for other regulatory processes where there is a public interest in doing so. Such a situation arises if the information disclosed raises concerns regarding the applicant for registration's cognitive, psychological or physical condition, or that they may have a disability that would make it desirable in the public interest that they are not to be issued a certificate of registration or that a Term, Condition or Limitation (TCL) be placed on their certificate of registration. This includes, but is not necessarily limited to, use by the Registration Committee in reviewing whether the applicant can practise safely, and professionally or by the Inquiries, Complaints and Reports Committee (ICRC) to determine whether a registrant has the capacity to practise the profession.


Documentation

For exam accommodations, this form and all necessary supporting documentation must be received by the Examinations Team a minimum of 30 calendar days before the exam registration deadline for the exam session where accommodation is being sought. Please refer to the Exam Schedule & Fees page on the College website for accommodation request deadlines for all exams administered by the College.


For accommodations related to applications for registration or the PLAR Program, this form must be received by the Entry-to-Practise Team a minimum of 30 calendar days prior to the application for registration process (excluding exam related registration) or the demonstration-based assessment (specific to the PLAR Program).


For registration accommodations, this form and all necessary supporting documentation must be received by the Registration Team by the deadline noted on the Renewal Schedule.


Requirements for Supporting Documentation

If you are requesting accommodations related to a disability (cognitive, psychological or physical) or pregnancy-related condition or issue, you will be required to provide in support of this request a Health Professional Recommendation form (HPR), completed by a Canadian Regulated Health Professional (i.e., a member of a self-governing health profession, as established pursuant to Schedule I of the Regulated Health Professions Act, 1991 or equivalent provincial legislation outside of Ontario), who currently has or has previously had a practitioner/patient relationship with you, has performed an assessment of your disability, and is qualified and authorized, within their regulated scope of practise, to assess and/or diagnose such disabilities (i.e., has appropriate training, holds a relevant professional credential or designation and has the scope of practise, as authorized to that profession).


Below is a list of disabilities and suggested Regulated Health Professionals who may be most qualified to speak to the disability and complete the HPR form. This is a recommendation only; supporting documentation may be provided by any Regulated Health Professional who meets the qualifications noted above.


ADHD/ADD

  • Neuropsychologist
  • Psychologist
  • Psychiatrist


Learning Disability/Specific Learning Disorder/Dyslexia

  • Neuropsychologist
  • Psychologist


Psychiatric Disorders (e.g., anxiety, other mood disorders)

  • Neuropsychologist
  • Psychologist
  • Psychiatrist


Brain Injury (e.g., concussion)

  • Neuropsychologist
  • Psychologist


Physical Disabilities

  • Chiropractor
  • Medical doctor specialized in the given physical disability
  • Neurologist
  • Nurse practitioner
  • Occupational therapist
  • Physiatrist
  • Physiotherapist


Vision Disability

  • Ophthalmologist
  • Optometrist


Hearing Disability

  • Audiologist


Pregnancy-related

  • Medical doctor specialized in pregnancy-related conditions or issues
  • Midwife



Requesting Additional Examination Time

If requesting additional writing time to complete an exam due to a cognitive disability (learning disability, ADHD, etc.) you must provide the College with a copy of your psychological or psycho-educational assessment report. The report must be recent enough to accurately reflect your current functional limitations (i.e., completed or updated no more than five years from time of submission).


This report must:

  • explain how you are impacted by the disability;
  • explain how your functional limitations are caused by the disability;
  • provide a measurable/objective basis connecting the disability to the amount of additional writing time being requested; and
  • redact any highly sensitive personal information (e.g., detailed family history) not relevant to the accommodation request.
 

 

 

INFORMATION ABOUT YOU

Please provide the following information about yourself to request an accommodation.

 

Please select your program type.

 

Please provide your given (first) name.

 

Please provide your middle name.

 

Please provide your family (last) name.

 

Residential address (optional)


Please provide your residential address where the College may mail you important information. This information will not be made available on the public register (Naturopath Search).

 

Please provide your street number and street name, or postal box number for your mailing address.

 

Please provide the city, town or community for your address.

 
 

Please provide the postal code for your mailing address.

 

Please provide a telephone number where the College can reach you during regular business hours. To adjust the country, please use the arrow key to select the correct flag.

Phone
 

Please provide an email address to which the College may send you communication or information.

 

 

 
 

 

DECLARATIONS AND SIGNATURE

Please review each of the following declarations and the signature you are being asked to provide carefully.

 

By signing below, I hereby consent to the disclosure, transmittal, and review of the information provided for the purposes of seeking accommodation.


I further consent to the College contacting the provider of any supporting documentation to obtain additional information or clarification as deemed necessary to make a determination on the requested accommodation.

 

Signature

By checking the box below, you are affixing a signature to this form and indicating that this form and the information contained herein is bound directly to you.

 

Please enter the date that you are submitting this request for an accommodation.

 
yyyy-mm-dd
 

 

SUBMISSION COPY

Below is a check box to receive a copy of your submission. It is highly recommended that you check this box and enter your e-mail address. This will enable the on-line system to send you a copy of the information that you have provided to the College.

 

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