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Mission

The mission of the Department for Disability Support Services is to provide to individuals with disabilities support services that will enable them to access programs, services, facilities, and activities of the university; to enhance disability awareness among students, staff, and faculty; and to provide academic courses.

Medical Disabilities

The Americans with Disabilities Act recognizes that certain medical conditions result in impairment for which accommodation may be necessary. Diabetes, Lupus, Hemophilia, Cancer and Acquired Brain Injury are examples of medical conditions for which accommodation may be available. Students requesting accommodation should meet with a DSS counselor to determine their eligibility for services.

Documentation for Medical Disabilities should be completed by the attending physician and include:

• A specific diagnosis
• The treatment history and treatment plan
• The impact of the disorder on the individual with particular detail regarding the academic and/or residential setting
• Rationale when recommendations are made for specific accommodations
• In cases of head trauma, a neuropsychological battery is helpful in determining accommodation.

Documentation prepared by providers other than the attending physician will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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East Carolina University
Disability Support Services
Slay 138
Greenville, NC 27858-4353
252-737-1016 (Voice/TTY)
252-737-1025 (Fax)