Proof of Disability

"Proof of Disability" is formal documentation of a disability that conforms to the Americans with Disabilities Act or to Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Documentation should come from a qualified professional such as a physician, psychologist, psychotherapist, educational psychologist, learning disability specialist, audiologist or neuro-psychologist.

Sample Proof of Disability Documents

• For learning disabilities: An Educational/Psychological Evaluation Report (with diagnosis).
• For attention deficit disorders: A physician's statement of diagnosis or a psychologist's report.
• For deaf/hard of hearing: An audiogram.
• For physical impairment: A physician's statement of diagnosis.
• For visual impairment: A physician's statement of diagnosis.
• For emotional impairment: A statement of a specific diagnosis from a qualified professional.
• For neurological impairment: A physician's statement of diagnosis.