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Documentation Requirements

Please note: Disability information collected will be used for the purpose of establishing eligibility for accommodations and support services and will be kept in strict confidence. Students are not required to share medical information with faculty in order to access accommodations.

To register with PMC you will be required to provide current medical documentation from an appropriate regulated health care practitioner that contains the following information:

Documentation forms available below – one for each disability category – have been developed by the PMC to gather relevant information that your PMC coordinator needs to determine appropriate accommodations and support services during your academic studies at Carleton.

These forms may be used in-place-of and/or in conjunction-with existing or past documentation. Please review the documentation requirements for the relevant category, and the respective documentation form(s) below.

If necessary, ask your regulated health care practitioner to complete it prior to your intake appointment.

Acquired Brian Injury (ABI)

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

Autism Spectrum Disorders

Chronic Medical Conditions

Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Learning Disabilities (LD)

A recent Psycho-Educational Assessment (PEA) completed by a registered psychologist or psychological associate within the last 5 years or at the age of 18 years or older is preferred. Please visit our webpage for more information about LD and documentation requirements.

If it is not possible to provide a current PEA, we will accept the following documentation for interim accommodations and support until an updated assessment is completed:

Mobility/Physical Disabilities

Mental Health Disabilities

Blind and Partially Sighted