In order for the Academic and Disabilities Support (ADS) Office to determine effective accommodations, disability documentation must both establish disability and provide adequate information on the functional impact of the disability. Documentation should explain how the current impact of the disability is expected to interact with the educational requirements of Goddard’s programs.
In addition to the guidelines for a specific disability, quality documentation must meet the following general guidelines:
- Documentation must be generated by an approved professional with all required licensure in the area of your disability, such as a physician or psychologist (please refer to guidelines specific to your disability for approved professionals).
- Documentation must include a clear diagnostic statement and describe diagnostic procedures. It should describe symptoms, assessment methods/instruments, and current functional limitations, particularly in a learning environment. It should detail the typical progression or prognosis of the condition, current medications, and any adverse side effects expected from medications.
- Documentation must provide clear recommendations for accommodations and describe how the accommodations will address specific functional limitations. If applicable, it should include descriptions of previous accommodations successfully implemented at other institutions.
- Documentation must be submitted on letterhead, typed, dated and signed. It must include the name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator, as well as information about their licensure and certification.
- Documentation must be current, generally within the last three years. This may vary with the nature of the disability (please refer to guidelines specific to your disability). .
Requests for Accommodations
Requests for accommodations for students enrolled in any Goddard
program should be made by contacting the Academic &
Disabilities Support Office 802-322-1639 or email adsoffice@goddard.edu. For instructions, please see the Requesting Accommodations page.
