Documentation of Blindness/Visual Impairment

Disorders of vision are sensory conditions which result in partial or complete lack of sight. 

Documentation of this disability should:

  • be in the form of a letter from either a physician (M.D.) or an ophthalmologist (M.D.)
  • include date(s) of evaluations and assessments
  • include visual acuity and visual field limitations as well as pertinent medical history including age of onset and cause of impairment
  • review medications and their possible effects on academic performance
  • include a discussion of how the presence of the disability has impacted academic functioning
  • includes a rationale for any academic accommodations presently recommended

SAS' Documentation of Visual Impairment Form may be used in such circumstances.

Note: Provision of a CNIB registration number is considered sufficient proof of blindness.