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Disability Support Services
Seton Hall University
Duffy Hall
400 South Orange Ave
South Orange, NJ 07079

Phone: 973-313-6003
Fax: 973-761-9185

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Medical Disorders

There are students with disabilities that originate from a systemic disorder. The degree to which these disabilities affect students in the academic setting vary widely. At times, it is not the condition itself but the medication that is required to control symptoms that impairs academic performance. Common side effects of medications include fatigue, memory loss, shortened attention span, loss of concentration, and drowsiness. In some cases, the degree of impairment may vary from time to time because of the nature of the disability or the medication. Some conditions are progressive and others may be stable.

A partial list of other disabilities:
Some characteristics may include:
Some accommodations may include:

Eligibility Verification

Eligibility for Disability Services at Seton Hall University is dependent upon the nature of the disability and its impact on learning. A person might meet eligibility requirements of vocational rehabilitation, disabled veterans or any other rehabilitation agency; however, he/she may not meet eligibility at the Seton Hall University. One of the reasons that the University developed these guidelines is for consistency throughout the institution. These guidelines are fairly consistent with those used by agencies administering standardized assessments. The ultimate decision as to eligibility on campus is a judgment that must be made by the Director of Disability Support Services based upon the guidelines developed for each type of disability.

Medical Disorders Documentation

Includes but is not limited to: multiple sclerosis, cerebral palsy, chemical sensitivities, spinal cord injuries, cancer, AIDS, muscular dystrophy, Crone’s disease and spina bifida. Any physical disability or systemic illness is considered to be in the medical domain and requires the expertise of a physician, including a neurologist, or other medical specialist with experience and expertise in the area for which accommodations are being requested. The diagnostician must be an impartial individual who is not a family member of the student.

The following guidelines are provided to assist the service provider in collaborating with each student to determine appropriate accommodations. Documentation serves as a foundation that legitimizes a student's request for appropriate accommodations. Required documentation includes:

  1. A clear statement of the medical diagnosis of the orthopedic/mobility disability or systemic illness.
  2. Documentation for eligibility must reflect the current impact the physical disability or systemic illness has on the student's functioning (the age of acceptable documentation is dependent upon the disabling condition, the student's request for accommodations and the current status of the student). Therefore, disabilities that are sporadic or degenerative may require more frequent evaluation.
  3. A summary of assessment procedures and evaluation instruments used to make the diagnosis, including evaluation results and standardized scores if applicable.
  4. A description of present symptoms that meet the criteria for diagnosis.
  5. Medical information relating to the student's needs to include the impact of medication on the student's ability to meet the demands of the postsecondary environment.
  6. A statement of the functional impact of limitation of the disability on learning or other major life activity and the degree to which it impacts the individual in the learning context or which accommodations are being requested.

Further assessment by an appropriate professional may be required if coexisting learning disabilities or other disabling conditions are indicated. The student and the disability specialist collaboratively determine appropriate accommodations.