Documentation of Disability

A student with a diagnosed disability (whether permanent or temporary) who is seeking academic accommodation through Student Disability Services is required to provide medical documentation which confirms the disability and supports the provision of such accommodations. Each disability type requires different forms of documentation. We provide documentation guidelines for each recognized disability type; however it is recommended that incoming students meet with an advisor for a review of the existing documentation and to determine their individual requirements. For documentation guidelines that are specific to your needs, select one of the following links:

• Learning Disabilities
• Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)
• Low Vision/Blind
• Deafness/Hearing
• Mobility Impairment
• Chronic Medical Disabilities
• Acquired Brain Injury
• Mental Health Issues / Psychiatric Disabilities

A NOTE ABOUT TEMPORARY DISABILITIES:  It is recognized that there may be medical, physical, or mental health conditions that pose temporary barriers to a student's academic performance.  Every student with a diagnosed, disabling condition (whether permanent or temporary) is encouraged to discuss their individual needs with an Advisor from Student Disability Services. Access to our services, even temporarily, requires medical documentation from an appropriate specialist confirming a diagnosis, outlining the academic impact of the condition, and (in the case of a temporary disability) identifying the anticipated date of recovery. The SDS Medical Certificate may be used for this purpose in most cases of temporary disability, or you may contact our office to inquire about your specific documentation requirements.