PSYCHOLOGICAL DISABILITY DOCUMENTATION GUIDELINES In order to determine eligibility and to provide services, the Office of Student Disabilities Services (SDS) requires documentation of the student’s psychological disability. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990 and Section §504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (§504), provide that individuals with disabilities are protected from discrimination and may be entitled to reasonable accommodations. To establish that an individual meets the requirements under the law, documentation must indicate that a specific disability exists and that the functional limitations caused by the disorder significantly limit one or more major life activities. A diagnosis of a disorder in and of itself does not automatically qualify an individual for accommodations. The documentation must also support the request for accommodations and academic adjustments. This form is not to be used for learning disabilities and Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder(please see documentation guidelines for students with learning disabilities and ADHD: http://www.vpul.upenn.edu/lrc/sds/procedural_info.html The information provided will be held strictly confidential by SDS and will only be released with written permission of the student. In addition to the requested information, please attach any other information you think would be relevant to the student's academic adjustment. Please contact us if you have questions or concerns. Thank you for your assistance.
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