What should a student do if he suspects that he has a disability and wants to receive accommodations?
If a student suspects that he has a disability that is impacting his academic performance, he needs to provide the disability services office with the appropriate documentation of that disability from a qualified professional. The qualified professional must be licensed or certified to diagnose the disability in question. Documentation is required in order to determine and provide requested accommodations.
Related Questions
- If a student’s disability does not adversely affect his educational performance because of existing accommodations, does he continue to be eligible for special education?
- Does a student with a disability who wants to receive accommodations have to be registered with the Office of Disability Services in order to be accommodated?
- What should a student do if he suspects that he has a disability and wants to receive accommodations?
