Chronic Pain and Illness Disabilities
Chronic illnesses can be painful and difficult to deal with, but they may or may not be considered disabling. Students should consult with the Disability Services (DS) coordinator and submit current medical documentation for evaluation. Even when chronic illness causes absences, students are responsible for work covered in class, homework, and tests. A peer note taker can help the student with notes, assignment dates, etc. If a student needs to miss a class, he/she should contact the professor. Together they can discuss material and tests that may be missed during the absence.
Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Deaf and hard of hearing students should consult with the DS coordinator and submit current medical documentation for evaluation. All accommodations are given on an individual basis and are available after approval from the DS coordinator.
Emotional/Mental Health Disabilities
Students with emotional/mental heath problems should consult with the DS coordinator and submit current medical and/or psychological documentation for evaluation. All accommodations are given on an individual basis and are available after approval from the DS coordinator.
Learning Disabilities and ADHD
Students with learning disabilities or Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) should consult with the DS coordinator and submit current medical and/or psychological documentation for evaluation. All accommodations are given on an individual basis and are available after approval from the DS coordinator.
Mobility Impairments
Students with mobility impairments should consult with the DS coordinator and submit current medical documentation for evaluation. All accommodations are given on an individual basis and are available after approval from the DS coordinator.
Visual Impairments
Students with visual impairments should consult with the DS coordinator and submit current medical documentation for evaluation. All accommodations are given on an individual basis and are available after approval from the DS coordinator.
Temporary Medical Conditions
Please be aware that medical conditions may not constitute a disability. Broken limbs, surgery, flu, and pregnancy are not usually considered disabilities. It is appropriate for students with temporary medical conditions to work directly with their professors instead of going through DS. However, students may visit with the DS coordinator to brainstorm their options for dealing with temporary medical conditions.