Documentation must verify the limitation of a major life activity and support requests for accommodation, academic adjustments, and/or auxiliary aids. Sufficient documentation varies according to the specific disability. However, general guidelines include current (within three years) documentation from a qualified practitioner to substantiate the condition, evidence to establish a rationale supporting the need for accommodation, and qualifications of the evaluator.
The provision of all reasonable accommodation and services is based upon the assessment of the impact of the student’s disabilities on his or her academic performance. So that accommodations are most appropriate to the student’s current learning environment, documentation should be recent and validate the need for services based on the individual’s present level of functioning in the educational setting. A school plan, such as an Individualized Education Program (IEP) or a 504 accommodation plan, is not sufficient documentation on its own but may be included as part of a more comprehensive assessment battery.
Should initial documentation not be available, the DRP coordinator has the right to request disability-related documentation from the appropriate licensed professional. This information will be used to document a student’s functional limitations in the educational setting and to determine appropriate reasonable accommodations.
Any costs associated with obtaining appropriate documentation is the responsibility of the student. Information regarding specific requirements for evaluation and documentation is provided below.
The University reserves the right to deny accommodation pending receipt of the documentation.
Appropriate and current documentation (generally from within three years or less) is important in establishing the most appropriate accommodations and will vary according to the specifics of the disabling condition. General guidelines for documentation are provided above. Additional information useful in developing the most appropriate accommodations is provided below. DRP can provide additional information about obtaining required documentation.
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