Documentation Guidelines for Deaf or Hard of Hearing
Physicians, including otorhinolaryngologists and otologists are qualified to provide diagnosis and treatment of hearing disorders. Audiologists may also provide current audiograms. The diagnostician should be an impartial individual who is not a family member of the student.
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A clear statement of Deafness or hearing loss, with a current audiogram that reflects the current impact of Deafness or hearing loss has on the student's functioning, (the age of acceptable documentation is dependent upon the condition, the current status of the student, and the student's request for accommodations)
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A summary of assessment procedures and evaluation instruments used to make the diagnosis and a narrative summary of evaluation results, if appropriate
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Medical information relating to the student's needs and the status of the individual's hearing (static or changing) and its impact on the demands of the academic program
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A statement regarding the use of hearing aids (if appropriate)
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A statement of the functional impact or limitations of the disability on learning or other major life activity and the degree to which it impacts the individual in the learning context for which accommodations are being requested
Further assessment by an appropriate professional may be required if coexisting learning disabilities or other disabling conditions are indicated. The student and the Disability Coordinator at the Access Center collaborate regarding accommodations.
