Documentation - Physical

REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES
FOR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES

In order to ensure the provision of reasonable and appropriate accommodations for students with physical disabilities, the following documentation is needed:

• A typed statement on letterhead by an attending physician/qualified health professional.

• A summary of assessment procedures, evaluation instruments used to make the diagnosis, and a summary of the evaluation results (including the exact diagnosis).

• A statement that includes the nature and current status of the disability, functional limitations and any recommendations for academic/personal support. These recommendations should be supported by the diagnosis.

• Currently prescribed treatments, medications, assistive devices, and service should be described. Description should include all currently in use and their estimated effectiveness in ameliorating the impact of the disability.

• Significant side effects that may affect physical, perceptual, or cognitive functioning within the academic setting should be identified and described.

• Functional limitations and recommended accommodations at the post-secondary level should be addressed in the report.

• The diagnostic report must be current, typed, and include the names and titles of the evaluators as well as the date(s) of testing.

NOTE: We recognize that students are individuals and variations in the documentation requirements may be necessary. Please contact the office if you have questions.

*Adapted from AHEAD, ETS, and Central New York Post-Secondary Disability Consortium guidelines.