A person with a disability is anyone with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more of such major like activities as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, caring for self, performing manual tasks, working or learning. Hearing impairments are considered disabilities under ADA if a major life activity is substantially limited. Physicians, including otolaryngologists and otologists are qualified to provide diagnosis and treatment for hearing disorders. Audiologists may also provide current audiograms.
Documentation provided by family members, immediate or otherwise, is unacceptable.
The following guidelines are provided to assist the service provider in collaboration with each student to determine appropriate accommodations. Documentation form family members, immediate or otherwise, is not acceptable. A statement regarding the use of hearing aids, including appropriateness, function, and effectiveness, and recommendations regarding the probable effectiveness of specific assistive listening devices in the academic setting. A statement of the functional impact or limitations of the hearing loss on learning or other major life activity and the degree to which it impacts the individual in the learning context for which accommodations are being requested. Further assessment by an appropriate professional may be required if coexisting learning disabilities or other disabling conditions exist.