Some disabling conditions are temporary but may require accommodations for a limited time. Students who are recovering from surgery, injury or severe illness may be unaware of accommodations that may be reasonable for a limited time period. Encouragement to contact the Disability Services Office may prevent students from dropping out of school. Documentation is also requested for temporary disabilities. Reasonable accommodations are determined based on the nature of the medical condition.

(This service is not a requirement of the law but a humane consideration that can be accommodated at the University.)

Some accommodations may include:

• using a liaison with faculty regarding absences.
• requesting for a volunteer to share notes and gather handouts.
• determining if the student qualifies for an incomplete and collaborating with the instructor.
• taking make-up exams in the testing center.
• depending on the condition, any accommodations for all other disabilities may be appropriate

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.

Temporary Medical Disorders Documentation

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.