Question: Do I Have To Prove a Disability To Get Accommodations?
Will colleges require me to prove I have a disability before they will allow me to have accommodations?
Answer: Yes. The college will require you to provide documentation verifying your disability and your need for accommodations. Evaluation reports from your school, if current, are an example of the type of documentation needed. If you do not have a current evaluation, you may get one from your area’s office of Vocational Rehabilitation or an appropriate private evaluator such as a medical professional or licensed psychologist or psychiatrist.
More College Disability Rights Frequently Asked Questions:
- Are There Differences in My College Disability Rights?
- What Are Accommodations?
- Am I Eligible for Accommodations if I Received Them in High School?
- Must I Disclose that I Have a Disability to the College?
- Can Colleges Deny my Application Because of a Disability?
- Do I Have To Prove a Disability To Get Accommodations?
- Who Has To Pay for a New Evaluation?
- How Are Decisions Made About my Request for Accommodations?
- Are Parents a Part of the Decision Making Process in College?
- Are There Limitations on What the College Must Do?
- Will I Get Individualized Instruction in College?
- What if the Accommodations Are Not Working?
- Will my accommodations cost me anything?
- How Can I File a Complaint if I Face Discrimination in College?
