Guidelines for Documentation
Medical Disabilities
Students who have been diagnosed with a medical condition which limits a major life activity of the individual may qualify for accommodations through the Office of Student Disability Services. Students seeking accommodations for a medical disability must submit documentation from a qualified health care provider. The documentation should include the following information:
- Diagnosis, date of diagnosis
- Cause of condition
- Impact or limitations
- Medications
- Side effects, if any, and the impact thereof on cognitive ability
To begin the registration process with our office, please submit the following to SDS:
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Physician's Statement to Determine Eligibility for a Functional or Physical Impairment Word PDF
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EIU/SDS Initial Intake Form Word PDF
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EIU/SDS Release of Information Form Word PDF
Documentation and forms can be submitted by:
Fax: (217) 581-7208
Hand delivered: McAfee Gym, Room 1272
Mail:
Student Disability Services
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920