Complex Chronic Medical Condition
A complex chronic medical condition must currently substantially limit a major life activity to support eligibility under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. A complex chronic medical condition involves multiple morbidities that require the attention of multiple health care providers or facilities and possibly community (home)- based care. Professionals who are qualified to provide documentation include: medical or other qualified licensed treating professionals. Students are encouraged to provide their clinicians with a copy of these guidelines.
To initiate the accommodation review and determination process, appropriate documentation must include the following:
- A clearly written comprehensive statement of the disability diagnosed by a qualified professional trained in this area including current functional limitations and history of impairment relevant to academic functioning or any aspect of University life.
- Documentation should be current, within three years, and must include a signature on professional letterhead.
- The University has the right to request additional documentation if the original documentation is incomplete or insufficient in determining a qualifying disability or reasonable accommodation(s).
- The University has the right to deny accommodations in the event that the request is deemed unreasonable, or presents an undue hardship.
- The University has the right to deny accommodations in the event that the documentation provided does not support the specific accommodation request in accordance with the ADA.
- Documentation must demonstrate a direct correlation between the diagnosed disability, the barrier to access caused by the disability, and the requested accommodation.
- Reasonable accommodations cannot fundamentally alter any program or course requirements.
- Any cost incurred in obtaining additional information must be borne by the student.