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Documentation Standards
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, individuals with disabilities are guaranteed certain protections and rights of equal access to programs and services.
Documentation establishing the presence of a disability and explaining the nature and degree to which the disability affects major life activities including learning is essential for ODAS staff to accurately assess a condition and determine what accommodations would most effectively facilitate full participation at Leighton. Students with disabilities must provide medical/psychological documentation indicating the presence of a disability that substantially limits a major life activity.
Documentation of a student’s disability is not, and should not be, a part of the student’s academic record. All information related to a disability is treated as confidential and may be disclosed only with the student’s written consent or to those with a genuine “need to know,” consistent with the University’s policy and federal laws.
The provision of reasonable accommodations and services is based upon an assessment of the impact of the individual’s disabilities on academic or job performance at a given time. Therefore, ODAS requires recent documentation relevant to the individual’s learning/living/working environment. Information regarding disability is confidential and used on an as-needed basis by Ability Access Specialists directly involved in the accommodation process.