The Office for Disability Services (ODS) is committed to ensuring that all information regarding a student is maintained confidentially as required or permitted by law. Any information collected is used for the benefit of the student. This information may include psycho-educational testing, grades, biographical history, disability information, and case notes.

Procedures for handling student information has been adopted by ODS and is rigorously followed by the staff of ODS. Students are informed of their confidentiality rights during their first meeting with ODS.

Every report submitted to the Office of Disability Services (ODS) for learning disability documentation must meet the ODS general documentation guidelines as well as including the following elements:

General Information

Further information on the components of professionally prepared documentation such as: qualified professionals; diagnostic statements; diagnostic methodology; current functioning and current documentation; functional impairment; duration, progression, and stability of a condition; and documentation to support requested reasonable accommodations can be found at the following link: General Documentation Guidelines.

General Documentation Guidelines

General Documentation Guidelines and Principles

Documentation Guidelines for a Medical Condition

Documentation Guidelines for a Learning Disability

Documentation Guidelines for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Students with a documented disability looking to register for reasonable accommodations and services at Rutgers University:

1. Complete and submit the Registration Form.
   Upon completion of this form, you will receive a confirmation email of your submission.
2. Schedule an intake meeting

Rutgers students who suspect they may have the following conditions and may need documentation for academic accommodations for:

• Learning Disabilities
• ADHD/ADD
• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)/Concussion/Post-Concussion Syndrome
• Neurodevelopmental Disorders
• Other Neurological Disorders
• Psychological Concerns (e.g., anxiety or depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)

Rutgers University has several options for student evaluations or assessment services.  The first option is through the Gra

At every Rutgers University campus or location there is an Office of Disability Services (ODS) to provide reasonable accommodations and services for students with disabilities. The ODS team members will work closely with each student individually in order to develop an effective and comprehensive plan for appropriate services and reasonable accommodations.

Future Student Overview

Students with disabilities should be aware of the changes in their rights and responsibilities as they leave high school and enter college as well as the rights and responsibilities of the university. Here are some important points to keep in mind:

Summary

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