Documentation of Chronic Medical Conditions

Chronic Medical Conditions are health-related conditions that may affect the respiratory, neurological, circulatory, or immune systems of the body. The range of conditions is vast and includes, but is not limited to: asthma, environmental sensitivity, epilepsy, cancer, heart disease, genetic skin conditions, diabetes, and Crohn’s disease (to name only a few). Guidelines for the documentation of chronic medical condition should:

• come from a physician (M.D.) or specialist in the area of disability
• detail treatment and plan(s) for follow-up
• review medications and their possible effects on academic performance
• discuss the impact of the disability on academic functioning
• include a rationale for any academic accommodations being recommended

Chronic medical conditions may be documented by medical specialists or appropriate health care professionals/providers using the Medical Certificate form, however students are strongly advised to have their existing documentation reviewed by an advisor in Student Disability Services before proceeding to this step.

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