Documentation Guidelines
Documentation Guidelines
The Accessible Education Center recently updated the documentation guidelines. This change is now being reflected below. If you have questions about the current Documentation Guidelines please contact our office.
To receive accommodations, students must provide the Accessible Education Center (AEC) with documentation of their disability supporting the need for accommodations. The more information you are able to submit, the better. The goal is for us to have a comprehensive understanding of your disability and how it impacts you. If you have previously received accommodations through a 504 Plan, IEP, or another university, you may also submit documentation of those accommodations as supplemental information alongside the documents listed below.
Required
- Diagnosis of your disability from a qualified licensed professional.
- Please ensure your first and last name and date of birth are visible on the documentation.
- Documentation should include a date and signature from your provider.
- Documentation should be on letterhead from your provider, if not typed, Release of Information may be needed.
- Documentation should be current/most recent.
- A description of how your diagnosis impacts major life functioning (hearing, speaking, learning, etc.) in the academic setting.
Preferred
- Include an evaluation report (if applicable)-This usually includes individuals who have a diagnosis of Learning Disability, ADHD, Autism, etc.
- Documentation should include a DSM-V or ICD diagnosis.
- Documentation should be current (within the last 3-5 years).