How Do I Qualify?

In order to ensure that disabled students* have equal access to the programs, opportunities, and services at 91影视 (91影视), the College is committed to making reasonable accommodations as appropriate.

Students requesting accommodations are responsible for providing information about their condition and how it impacts their ability to engage in daily living activities through their self-report and their supporting documentation. The information provided should both establish disability as defined by the ADA and provide adequate information on the functional impact of the disability so that appropriate reasonable accommodations can be identified and provided.

Supporting documentation is information provided by the student鈥檚 qualified provider. Typically, a 504 plan, an individualized education program (IEP), or accommodations information from other institutions without the evaluation results or report(s) used to develop those plans do not provide the sort of detailed information needed to determine a student鈥檚 current access needs. However, they can help illustrate what has been effective in other educational settings.

Generally speaking, supporting documentation should:

Provide a clear current diagnostic statement regarding the condition and student-specific details regarding symptoms, progression, or prognosis of the condition.
Come from an appropriate licensed professional familiar with the history and functional implications of the individual and their disability. Family members are not considered appropriate qualified professionals, due to the inherent conflict of interest present.
Be dated and signed, and typed on official letterhead including the name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator. Prescription pad notes, one-paragraph letters, or handwritten treatment notes are NOT appropriate.
If the original supporting documentation is written in a language other than English, the student should submit both the original document and a certified English translation.
Digital records should be submitted in the form of .pdfs. ODS is not able to accept forwarded email content, Word or Google Doc (or similar) documents, or image files (ex: screen shots, .img, .jpeg, or .tiff files) for supporting documentation purposes.
As appropriate, include a description of the diagnostic criteria, evaluation methods, procedures, tests and dates of administration, as well as a clinical narrative, observation, and specific results.
Reflect on the student’s current functional limitations. In some cases, diagnostic evaluations should be completed within the past three years, but ODS may be able to use documentation which exceeds a three-year period, depending on the condition and thoroughness of the evaluation.
Demonstrate how a major life activity is substantially limited, and provide a clear sense of the severity, frequency, and pervasiveness of the condition(s).
As appropriate, elaborate on expected changes in the functional impact of the condition over time.
As appropriate, provide information on the cyclical or episodic nature of the disability, including (as appropriate) the condition鈥檚 stability, exacerbations, and recommended interventions.
May include a description of both current and past medications, auxiliary aids, assistive devices, support services, and accommodations, including their effectiveness in improving functional impacts of the disability.

May include recommendations or suggested accommodations, as appropriate. It is important to note that:

Even when recommendations go beyond equitable and inclusive services and benefits, they may still be useful in suggesting alternative accommodations and/or services.
Although these recommendations may help determine reasonable accommodations, 91影视 is not obligated to implement the suggested accommodations. ODS staff will work with the student to determine which accommodations are reasonable based on potential barriers to access the student may experience at 91影视.
91影视 is committed to providing equal access, but reasonable accommodations may not be the same as those recommended by the provider or preferred by the student.

Supporting documentation can come from a variety of sources. ODS does have some guidance regarding appropriate documentation for many of the conditions most commonly experienced by people receiving accommodations through this office, including (but not limited to):

*A note on language: 91影视鈥檚 Office of Disability Services uses identity-first language, in alignment with . ODS staff will use people-first language with individuals who indicate this preference.

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How Do I Qualify?

How Do I Qualify?

Please complete the and upload your documentation. Please refer to our documentation guidelines on this page.

Contact the Office of Disability Services