Disability Services
The ASC coordinates the provision of academic support services
for students with documented disabilities. The provision of all
reasonable accommodations and services is based upon assessment
of the impact of the individual’s academic performance at
a given time. Therefore, the ASC requires recent documentation
relevant to the individual’s learning environment. Information
regarding disability is confidential and is available on an as-needed
basis to those directly involved in the accommodation process.
Students should schedule an appointment with the Coordinator of
Academic Support Services for Students with Disabilities to review
their documentation and discuss academic accommodations that would
be reasonable and appropriate in the college learning environment.
The following information is provided to assist you in learning how to access
academic support specific to your disability and to inform you of the documentation
needed to put these supports in place. Under the Americans with Disabilities
Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, individuals with disabilities
are guaranteed certain protections and rights of equal access to programs and
services. Documentation establishing the presence of a disability and explaining
the nature and degree to which the disability affects major life activities
including learning is essential for ASC staff to accurately assess a condition
and determine what accommodations would most effectively facilitate student
learning. Students with disabilities must therefore provide medical/psychological
documentation indicating the presence of a disability that substantially limits
a major life activity. A medical or osteopathic doctor or other qualified health
professional must document mobility, hearing, and visual impairments. A dated
and signed report on letterhead indicating the following is generally sufficient:
- The current impact of (or limitations imposed by) the condition
- Treatments, medications, devices or services currently prescribed
or used to minimize the impact of the condition
- The expected duration, stability or progression of the condition
An audiogram is required in the case of deafness or hearing loss
while a visual acuity and fields report is essential for understanding
visual impairments. A licensed psychologist or psychiatrist must
document psychiatric disabilities. For learning disabilities a
complete copy of the most recent psychological assessment plus
a copy of the last IEP report is required. Specific guidelines
and forms are available for students with Learning Disabilities,
ADHD, Psychological Disabilities, and Chronic Health Disabilities.
Forms can be downloaded from this website.
Documentation
Guidelines for ADD
Guidelines
for Documenting a Learning Disability
Verification
Form for Acquired Brain Injuries
Verification
Form for Chronic Health Disabilities
Verification
Form for Psychological Disabilities
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