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In high school I received accommodations through an Individualized Education Plan (or a 504 plan). Can I use the IEP (or 504 plan) as documentation of my disability?

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In high school I received accommodations through an Individualized Education Plan (or a 504 plan). Can I use the IEP (or 504 plan) as documentation of my disability?

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No. The IEP is a valuable resource of information, but it cannot be used as documentation of the disability. Likewise, a Section 504 designation in high school does not constitute acceptable documentation for higher education.