General Guidelines for Documentation of Disability

WPO 5.05-5    General Guidelines for Documentation of Disability (Op5.05-2)

Students who request accommodations through the Student Support Services (SSS) - Disability Resources should provide documentation that describes their disability and its likely impact on educational experiences.  If no disability documentation exists, students are encouraged to meet with the Student Resources Specialist to discuss options for assessing potential academic barriers and how it relates to the student's disability.

The Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) has provided professional guidance regarding disability documentation in higher education.  Missouri State utilizes AHEAD's professional guidance as a framework when using documentation to establish disability and support accommodation requests.

Students should be aware that other universities may have different documentation guidelines and that testing agencies (which administer standardized tests) may require different or additional documentation.

Students requesting academic accommodation(s) should contact the Student Resources Specialist in the SSS-Disability Resources at (417) 255-7711 (voice) or (417) 255-7715 (TTY).

Line of authority

Responsible administrator and office: Director, Student Support Services

Contact person in that office: Student Resources Specialist

Chancellor Approval: 9/2/2026