Documentation Required

It is the responsibility of the student to obtain and supply OAS with all necessary documentation. Clear, comprehensive and current documentation must be submitted with sufficient time for it to be reviewed and for any necessary accommodations to be arranged. Documentation may be sent to accessibilityservices@sunyorange.edu.

Guidelines

Provider documentation must :

• Be on official letterhead with name, license number, contact information, and signature
• Include a clear diagnosis and date of diagnosis
• Explain how the disability impacts current functioning
• Support the need for specific accommodations

Please note: Previously approved or recommended accommodations do not guarantee the same accommodations will be approved by OAS.

Acceptable Documentation

• Complete IEPs, 504 Plans
• Recent psychological or psychoeducational evaluations
• Letters or reports from licensed healthcare providers

OAS can provide a form for the documenting professional to complete that will give us a comprehensive information. (If you a more accessible version of the document below. Please contact us at the numbers listed above).

• Verification of Disability (PDF)

 

Recommendations

Recommendations for specific accommodations or services may be provided by the documenting professional, but OAS reserves the right to make the final decision.

• Current assessment including an IQ test and achievement test scores (WAIS-R)
• Achievement test scores (Woodcock Johnson)
• Raw data and Interpretation
• Specified recommendations for accommodations based on the interpreted tests may be included, but OAS reserves the right to make the final decision.

You should bring documentation from a qualified professional/specialist, according to the type of disability as shown in the following chart:

Documentation from Professionals

Disability Category	Professionals to be Consulted
ADD, ADHD	Psychologist, Psychiatrist, or Physician
Emotional Disability	Psychologist, or Psychiatrist
Visual Impairment	Ophthalmologist
Hearing Impairment	Audiologist
Learning Disability	Psychologist, Neuropsychologist, or Learning Disabilities Specialist
Physical Disability	Physician