What kind of documentation should students with disabilities provide?
Schools may set reasonable standards for documentation. Some schools require more documentation than others. They may require that the student provide documentation prepared by an appropriate professional, such as a medical doctor, psychologist or other qualified diagnostician. The required documentation may include one or more of the following: a diagnosis of the current disability; the date of the diagnosis; how the diagnosis was reached; the credentials of the professional; how the disability affects a major life activity; and how the disability affects academic performance. The documentation should provide enough information for the Disability Resource Center to decide what an appropriate academic adjustment is.
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