文档的指导方针 for Academic Accommodations
学生残疾服务 works with students to obtain documentation which assists in determining eligibility for accommodations. Eligibility for reasonable and appropriate accommodations is based on current, 全面的残疾文档. It is the student’s responsibility to obtain and provide this information as early as possible.
By sending the most comprehensive information possible, students will help avoid delays in the documentation review process. Simply providing documentation does not ensure students will be eligible. Documentation will be used to determine what is reasonable and appropriate for the individual.
Your diagnosis is generally considered confidential as are the documents you provide to support your claim of disability. 的re are times your information may be shared on a need to know basis with university officials in keeping with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
- 如果你需要医疗记录, psychological, 或者是注意力障碍, 让您的提供者完成 Disability Verification Form for Academic Accommodation.
- 如果不使用上面的表格, follow the General Guidelines below to assist you in working with your treating/diagnosing professional(s) to prepare the information required to evaluate your request for services.
- If you need to document a 学习 disability, please follow the guidelines outlined below.
General Guidelines
- A diagnostic statement identifying the disability. When appropriate, include International Classification of Diseases (ICD) or Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) codes, 最近一次评估的日期, or the dates of evaluations performed by referring professionals.
- 条件的当前功能影响. Describe how the condition(s) impacts their daily life, especially in regards to their academics. 也, indicate how the condition impairs any major life activities, such as concentrating, 学习, 睡觉, 等.
- 治疗、疗法或药物(可选). Include any significant side effects that may impact physical, 知觉, 行为或认知表现.
- Progression or stability of disability over time. If the condition is variable, describe the known triggers that may exacerbate the condition.
- Accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services currently prescribed or in use. Include estimated effectiveness in minimizing the impact of the condition(s). If you feel that any additional accommodations are warranted, please list them along with a clear rationale and related functional limitations.
Learning Disabilities
SDS will evaluate 学习 disability documentation on a case-by-case basis; general guidelines are provided below.
诊断报告，包括:
- 由合格的专业人员作出的诊断.
- All standard test scores, subtest scores, intelligence/ability testing, & achievement testing.
- An evaluator’s narrative that includes academic history, diagnostic history and the current functional limitations.
- Suggestions for appropriate accommodations with rationale.
Note: Psycho-educational testing completed within the last three years typically provides a better assessment of the current functional limitations and appropriate recommendation at the post-secondary level.
过往住宿记录. This could include an Individual Educational Program (IEP), 入学, Review & Dismissal (ARD), or 504 Plan from a (K-12) school or record of previous accommodation at a college or university. 的se documents alone may not provide adequate information to qualify for services.
非英语文件
学生残疾服务 prefers documentation be provided in English. Documentation received in a language other than English may delay the accommodation process and may require third party translation at the student's expense. Please contact our office as early as possible for a case by case consultation regarding non-English documentation.
暂时生病或受伤
Students with a temporary illness or injury are not considered disabled by the law. 的
University is not obligated to provide services to students with temporary, non-chronic
impairments that last less than six months and are not covered under the Americans with
Disabilities Act (1990).
However, some support may be provided to students with temporary illnesses or injuries. 的 Dean of Students Office can assist in initial support and referral services.
Students with temporary illness or injury who need support of any kind should contact the Dean of Students Office at 512-448-8408.
住宿文件
请参阅 住房 Accommodations 了解更多具体信息.