Health-Related Disabilities Documentation Guidelines

Documentation of a health-related disability should consist of a letter or report from a qualified health care professional (i.e. physician). This report should include the following:

• A specific diagnosis.
• The functional limitations of the disability.
• Whether the condition is stable or progressive.
• Whether the condition is mitigated by medication or another form of treatment.
• Possible side effects of any prescribed medication.
• A description of situations that may exacerbate the condition.
• Suggested recommendations for effective and reasonable accommodations.