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Students are encouraged to provide their clinicians with a copy of these guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>To initiate the accommodation review and determination process, appropriate documentation must include the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A clearly written comprehensive statement of the disability diagnosed by a qualified professional trained in this area including current functional limitations and history of impairment relevant to academic functioning or any aspect of University life.<\/li>\n<li>Documentation should be current, within three years, and must include a signature on professional letterhead.<\/li>\n<li>The University has the right to request additional documentation if the original documentation is incomplete or insufficient in determining a qualifying disability or reasonable accommodation(s).<\/li>\n<li>The University has the right to deny accommodations in the event that the request is deemed unreasonable or presents an undue hardship.<\/li>\n<li>The University has the right to deny accommodations in the event that the documentation provided does not support the specific accommodation request in accordance with the ADA.<\/li>\n<li>Documentation must demonstrate a direct correlation between the diagnosed disability, the barrier to access caused by the disability, and the requested accommodation.<\/li>\n<li>Reasonable accommodations cannot fundamentally alter any program or course requirements.<\/li>\n<li>Any cost incurred in obtaining additional information must be borne by the student.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Orthopedic and other medical conditions must currently substantially limit a major life activity, to support eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. 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