Western University

To access accommodations, students must submit the following documents to Student Accessibility Services:

LEARNING DISABILITIES:

• A psychoeducational report (including a diagnosis) by a psychologist 
• Assessments that are more than three years old are reviewed on an individual basis
• Students who do not have a recent and thorough assessment may receive assistance from their counsellor in obtaining one
• An IEP/IPRC is acceptable as interim documentation

ADHD

• Documentation provided by a registered psychologist or psychological associate, psychiatrist or relevantly trained physician
• A psychoeducational report or other documentation that outlines functional implications of one's ADHD in a university setting and information about co-existing conditions

Mental Health Conditions

• Documentation provided by a registered psychologist or psychological associate, psychiatrist, or relevantly trained physician
• Documentation must describe symptoms and difficulties that a student currently is experiencing and include a description of the degree of impairment and the rationale for any accommodations that are suggested
• Description of current treatment, such as medication or psychotherapy, and their implications for accommodation also should be provided

Sensory, Physical, and Medical Disabilities 

• Documentation completed by the treating physician or a physician who is most familiar with a student’s disability
• Documentation should include a diagnostic statement, a summary of presenting symptoms, a description of how the student’s illness or disability may affect them in an academic setting, the expected progress or stability of the condition, and situations that may worsen the condition
• Documentation from other health practitioners such as physiotherapists, occupational therapists and chiropractors often is useful in determining the most appropriate accommodations and services for a student. This documentation must be accompanied by diagnostic information from a physician or medical team representative

Documentation forms are available from Student Accessibility Services for health care practitioners to complete. 

For more information about required documentation or how to obtain proof of your disability, contact Western University's Academic Support and Engagement directly.

King's University College 

In order to receive accommodations at King's University College, students must submit the standard medical form, provided by Accessibility Services. This documentation must state the functional implications of the disability, as related to being a University student. It should support accommodations that are being requested, and specify situations or activities that may worsen a student's condition. Documentation that includes suggestions for accommodation is appreciated. Students with Learning Disabilities must also provide a current Psycho-Educational Assessment report completed by a registered Psychologist or Psychological associate.

For more information about required documentation or how to obtain proof of your disability, contact King's University College's Accessibility Services directly.