How to Qualify for Services

Lane Community College Disability Resources (D.R.) is committed to ensuring access to classes and college sponsored events / programs for students and community members with disabilities. D.R. staff members advocate for students with disabilities, supporting their independence, as well as providing information and assistance when appropriate. Students with disabilities who believe they could benefit from accommodations should contact our office and make an appointment to begin the eligibility process. Community members attending college sponsored events should contact D.R. for more information.

Disability Resources is responsible for providing access to programs and classes here at Lane Community College for qualified individuals with disabilities. The ADA legally defines a disability as a condition that places substantial limitation on an individual's major life activity. Examples of major life activities include caring for one's self, performing manual tasks, walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, and working.

To start the eligibility process, please make an appointment to attend a Disability Resources Orientation session. During the Orientation, students will learn about the purpose and types of accommodations provided by D.R., the application process, documentation needed to qualify for accommodations, student responsibilities, and other resources available.

Disability documentation for postsecondary education should clarify the following:

• What is the condition or diagnosis? What was the date of onset? When was the individual last seen about this diagnosis? What diagnostic instruments were used? Give a brief description of the history of the condition.

• Does it meet the ADA standards listed above?

• If yes, how?

• What are symptoms or effects related to the diagnosis? Examples: anxiety, balance, chronic pain, cognitive ability, communication, comprehension, compulsions, concentration, confusion, dexterity, endurance, fatigue, flexibility, hallucinations, hearing, memory, mobility, multi-tasking, processing speed, speech, tics, vision, weakness, etc.

• Is the person taking medications? If so, list medications and possible side effects that will affect their ability to function in college.

• Does the diagnosing professional work in a field associated with this condition?

• Does the condition meet the ADA's legal definition of a disability?

• What is the current impact of the disability on learning or access to learning?

Specific Conditions

ADD/ADHD - Current diagnosis, as defined by the DSM-IV, and any additional psychological or neurological testing results, with a discussion of how the student's symptoms affect learning and academic achievement to the level of a disability.

Brain Injury - Diagnosis, summary of evaluation and any neuropsychological testing results, including discussion of functional limitations. (Brain Injury Association of America)

Health / Medical Condition - Current diagnosis and description of related functional limitations resulting from the disabling condition. (Examples may include: memory, dexterity, chronic pain or fatigue.)

Hearing Impairment - Most recent audiology report and audiogram, a clear diagnosis, functional limitations, and recommendations for academic accommodations. (Audiologist Information at Audiology Awareness Campaign)

Learning Disability - Written evaluation including a narrative with history, cognitive evaluation (with all subtest scores), tests of achievement (with a full print-out of age-normed scores) discussion of the findings, a diagnostic conclusion, and recommendations for academic accommodations

Psychiatric Disability - DSM-IV diagnosis, summary of evaluation results and any additional psychological and/or neurological testing results. (Examples include: depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorder, etc.) (National Institute of Mental Health)

Visual Impairment - Most recent visual examination results, along with a detailed diagnosis and description of the disability, and recommendations for academic accommodations. (National Eye Institute - Low Vision)