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DOCUMENTATION
GUIDELINES FOR VISION DISABILITIES
Documentation of a
disability must be generated by a medical or professional expert in the
related field of disability and submitted in writing to Disability
Support Services where it will be kept in a separate, confidential
file. The cost and responsibility for providing this documentation
shall be borne by the student.
NOTE: A
diagnosis of a disorder/condition/syndrome in and of itself does not
automatically qualify an individual for accommodations under the ADA.
Professional
diagnostician(s) to be consulted (may include but not limited to):
Ophthalmologist, Optimetrist.
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For vision disabilities the following guidelines are appropriate:
The definition of legal blindness is vision that can only be corrected
to the acuity of 20/200 or higher. Another criterion is peripheral
vision measuring 20 degrees or less.
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Students not diagnosed as legally blind AND who have vision issues of
tracking, extreme photosensitivity, nystagmus, eyelid muscle issues, or
low vision, may also be eligible for accommodations.
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Documentation of vision disabilities indicating vision loss is
considered to be within the medical domain and require the expertise of
a qualified licensed eye care professional. Documentation should be
current (within the last 3 years, unless the condition is permanent and
stable) and include:
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The date of the most recent visit, diagnosis of the eye disorder, and
its pathology specific to this student;
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A
description of the severity of the vision loss and current impact and
limitations for the specific student;
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The inclusion of any medically relevant testing results;
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A
description of the expected progression or stability of the vision loss
over time.
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A
description of assistive devices or services currently prescribed or in
use and include the effectiveness of these devices or services in an
educational setting
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Suggestions of reasonable accommodations for this specific student with
supporting evidence may be included.
Please Note: The final determination for providing appropriate
and reasonable accommodations rests with the Disability Support Services
Office and Green River Community College.
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Jamie Hatleberg, Director,
ext. 2646
Jean Carlson, Program
Coordinator, ext. 2318
Holly
A. Leonard, Program Coordinator, ext. 2668
Lindbloom Student Center,
2nd Floor, Room 271A
Main number:
(253) 833-9111
Greater Eastside:
(206) 464-6133
Tacoma:
(253) 924-0180
TDD: (253) 288-3359
FAX: (253) 288-3471 |
