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Mobility, Systemic, or Health-Related
Disability Verification Requirements
All information submitted to Northern Arizona University’s Disability Resources becomes part of a student’s “educational record” as defined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA).
Conditions include health-related/systemic disabilities such as chronic fatigue syndrome, HIV/AIDS, seizure disorders, diabetes or cancer.
To qualify for disability resources, the student must submit a current assessment(s) from a trained and qualified (i.e., certified and/or licensed) professional (e.g., medical doctors, physical or occupational therapists, etc.). The report must be typed on letterhead, signed, dated, and include the information listed below.
1. A clear disability diagnosis, including clinical history that establishes the age of the student at the initial date of diagnosis, last contact with the student, and any secondary conditions that might be present.
2. The methods/procedures used to determine the diagnosis.
3. A description of any medical and/or behavioral symptoms associated with the disability.
4. A discussion of medications, dosage, frequency, and any adverse side effects attributable to their use.
5. A clear statement specifying functional manifestations (i.e., substantial limitations to one or more major life activities and degree of severity) due to the disability and/ or medications for which the student may require accommodations.
6. A list of professional recommendations for accommodations in a university setting, including rationale. If the accommodation recommendations are specific to limitations in learning (e.g., reading, mathematics, writing), an appropriate psychoeducational or neuropsychological evaluation must be administered to document ability/achievement discrepancies.
The information contained in the report will be used to determine eligibility. Appropriate accommodations will be based upon your disability and individual needs.
PLEASE MAIL A PHOTOCOPY, FAX OR SUBMIT IN PERSON YOUR DOCUMENTATION TO:
Disability Resources
Northern Arizona University
P.O. Box 5633
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5633
Fax: 928-523-8747
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