Documentation Guidelines

Documentation Guidelines for a Learning Disability

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:

I.   Recent Assessment

The report must provide adequate…

Documentation Guidelines for a Medical Condition

For any disability or condition which impacts physical well-being, such as, but not limited to: impaired vision, impaired hearing, impaired mobility, diabetes, Crohn’s Disease, etc., the student is required to provide documentation of the disability/condition. Specifically, it is recommended…

Documentation Guidelines for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder 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,…

The guidelines for documentation below are recommended for Rutgers University to enhance consistency and provide students, parents and professionals with the information needed to assist students in establishing eligibility for services and receiving appropriate accommodations. The guidelines are broad enough to allow for flexibility in accepting documentation from a range of perspectives given the different educational environments within Rutgers University. <p> <a href="https://radr.rutgers.edu/resource/general-documentation-guidelines"> General Documentation Guidelines </a> <p> <a href="https://radr.rutgers.edu/resource/general-documentation-guidelines-and-principles"> General Documentation Guidelines and Principles </a> <p> <a href="https://radr.rutgers.edu/resource/documentation-guidelines-medical-condition"> Documentation Guidelines for a Medical Condition </a><p> <a href="https://radr.rutgers.edu/resource/documentation-guidelines-learning-disability"> Documentation Guidelines for a Learning Disability </a> <p> <a href="https://radr.rutgers.edu/resource/documentation-guidelines-attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder"> Documentation Guidelines for Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder </a>

Registering for Services and General Inquiries Register with ODSStudents 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…