All students must provide proof of the disability and the need for accommodations before services can be provided. This will usually be in the form of a psychological report, neurological report, or medical statement and the documentation must be signed by a qualified licensed psychologist, psychiatrist, neurologist, neuropsychologist or relevantly trained medical physician. At minimum, assessment of achievement should be included and must verify adverse educational effect.
A current eye report with recommendations for specific accommodations and devices is requested. The age of disability documentation for individuals who are blind or have vision limitations is dependent upon the student’s condition and the nature of the student’s request for accommodation. If the student’s vision changes, documentation must be updated to support changes in accommodation. Examples of information sources include:
Clinical diagnosis from an optometrist, ophthalmologist, medical doctor, or other relevant qualified professional;
Letter from the student's Vocational Rehabilitation counselor.
Documentation must include a clinical diagnosis by a vision instructor, orientation and mobility instructor, or other qualified medical professional
Current eye report;
Summary of assessment procedures and evaluation instruments that were used to diagnose the condition;
Relevant medical information relating to the student's functioning, i.e., is the condition permanent, static or changing, and the impact upon their daily functioning;
Statement of functional impacts or limitations upon the individual with respect to major life activity and their need for accommodation in an academic setting;
States the need for or the use of assistive vision and printing devices, special format books, transportation accommodations, assistive technology, etc...
The age of disability documentation for individuals who are hard of hearing is dependent upon the student’s condition and the nature of the student’s request for accommodation. If one's hearing loss changes, documentation must be updated to support change in accommodation.
Clinical diagnosis from an audiologist, speech and hearing specialist or other qualified medical professional;
Letter from the student's Vocational Rehabilitation counselor.