Documentation verifying the student's method of communication.
Documentation verifying adverse educational effect.
Documentation must include a clinical diagnosis by an audiologist, a speech and hearing specialist or other qualified medical professional.
Current audiogram:
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 listening devices, interpreters, captioning, etc.
The DRC offers and coordinates a variety of services for students with physical and mobility disabilities.
Services that may be available to physically disabled students include:
Accessible campus housing arrangements;
Accessible classroom furniture;
Assistive technology – Equipment and Software;
Disability Parking;
Exam accommodations;
Priority registration; and
Relocation of classrooms or classes to accessible locations.
Students requesting accommodations for a permanent or temporary disability or chronic health condition must provide proof that the disability/health condition exists before academic accommodations will be provided. The diagnosis of a disability or medical condition must be current (not more than a year old) and provide justification for the accommodation(s) the student is requesting. All documentation must be provided by a qualified professional such as a physician or a vocational rehabilitation professional. The credentials of the evaluator, including certification, licensure, and professional training, must be clearly stated in the documentation and must be written on the professional’s letterhead stationery (prescription pad notes are not acceptable forms of documentation).