Some of the most common accommodations include extra time for assignments, a quiet place for exams, and note takers. If you have had accommodations in the past, used a 504 plan, or believe that you might qualify for accommodations during your time at SFAI, the ASO can assist you in determining and arranging for these accommodations.
The first step is filling out the ASO Registration Form.
Documentation Guidelines
In addition to the registration form, we require enough information to confirm that you have a disability, and to understand its impact, so that we may anticipate supportive accommodations you may use in this environment. Multiple sources and types of information are useful, including educational records, letters from educators and healthcare providers, diagnostic reports, as well as records of past accommodations from testing agencies or employers, and letters or records from local, state, or federal agencies, such as SSDI determination or VA records.
All medical documentation should:
- reflect the student's current functional limitations
- be from an appropriate medical provider
- be current (usually no more than three years old, or 6-12 months old for psychological documentation)
Documentation can be faxed, mailed, or hand-delivered to our office:
Attn: Director of Equity, Access + Inclusion
800 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
Fax: 415-351-3503
Be sure to include the ASO Registration Form when submitting your documents.
Documentation should include:
- Clearly stated disability diagnosis
- Medical history relevant to the disability
- Functional limitations described in detail (e.g. specific symptoms, frequency, severity, stamina, medication side effects, etc.)
- List and summary of any testing used in the evaluation (deaf or hard of hearing students should include a copy of their audiogram)
- Estimated end date of disability (or indicate permanent status)
- Typed or printed on official letterhead and signed by an evaluator qualified to make the diagnosis (include information about license or certification and area of specialization).
Note: You are strongly advised to give a copy of the aforementioned documentation guidelines to your treating clinician. Disabilities have a wide range of severity and effect. The more specific information we receive, the better we can determine appropriate accommodations for you.
For questions about documentation or accommodations, please email accessibility@sfai.edu to request an information and referral appointment with the Director of Equity, Access + Inclusion.
