How is eligibility for reasonable accommodation determined?
Accommodation eligibility is based upon documented need. First, you should contact the college/university that you plan on attending and request a copy of their disability documentation guidelines. Be aware that eligibility guidelines may differ from institution to institution, even though the same general principles of eligibility apply. A student requesting reasonable accommodation must provide documentation of a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits his or her ability to perform one or more major life activities in comparison to most people. Accommodation eligibility is not based upon the name or diagnosis of a disability, but rather upon the current impact of that disability on the life of the individual in the academic environment.
