What is acceptable documentation?

In order to determine eligibility for services, Disability & Access Resources requires documentation of the student’s disability. Documentation should be current and relevant to the student’s current needs. Disability & Access Resources reserves the right to request further documentation before granting accommodations.

Documentation should contain the following information:

• Student’s first and last name.
• Date of the evaluation or report
• Clear statement of diagnosed disability or disabilities.
• Description of the functional effects of the disability or disabilities.
• Length of the disability impact (in the case of short-term injuries or disabilities)
• Signature of a licensed professional, qualified in the appropriate specialty area for which accommodations are being requested, and who is not related to the student.
• Documentation must be in a PDF, fax, or paper format from the licensed professional.

Examples of acceptable documentation:

• IEP Plan
• 504 Plan
• Neuro-psych evaluation
• Speech-language evaluation
• Provider Verification of Disability form (coming soon)
• Detailed letter from a medical provider on letterhead

Types of documentation NOT accepted:

• A brief note from a doctor that simply requests an accommodation.
• Information or notes written on prescription pads.
• Copy of after-care instructions.
• Documentation of learning disabilities that is not comprehensive or that identifies "learning problems" or "learning challenges" but does not specifically diagnose a learning disability.