DOCUMENTATION FOR A DISABILITY
- Who needs documentation for a disability?
Any Greenville Technical College student who wants to receive accommodations must provide clear evidence of a disability.
- What is documentation?
Documentation is information about the disability provided by a doctor or professional trained in the specific area of disability. Documentation can be a letter or report from an appropriate professional stating the disability and functional limitations outlining how the disability affects the student.
- Documentation Format:
- All documentation must be TYPED (NOT handwritten) on full-size letterhead and signed by the qualifying professional and should include date of birth or Social Security number as an identifier.
- Diagnoses written on a prescription pad or half-size letterhead are NOT
- In order to guarantee your privacy, the Student Disability Resource Center does NOT accept faxed records.
- When is documentation required?
Students are encouraged to bring their documentation when they apply for services. Due to privacy concerns, do not have it mailed or faxed to the college.
- Documentation must be provided to the Student Disability Resource Center before the student can receive services. Under certain circumstances, provisional accommodations may be provided.
- The student’s academic record and disability/accommodation record are NEVER combined in compliance with the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
- The Student Disability Resource Center needs sufficient information to determine eligibility and effective accommodations for each student. Funding sources and regulatory agencies require documentation to be on file.
NOTE: Documentation requirements vary among colleges and institutions. If you plan to transfer, be sure to contact the office at the receiving institution and get information on their documentation requirements and process for applying for services. The Student Disability Resource Center will be happy to assist you with this process.