EIU Student Disability Services

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:

1. Physician's Statement to Determine Eligibility for a Functional or Physical Impairment   Word   PDF

2. EIU/SDS Initial Intake Form   Word   PDF

3. EIU/SDS Release of Information Form   Word   PDF

Documentation and forms can be submitted by: