Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) - The documentation must be on official letterhead and must not be more than three years old. It must be signed by a psychiatrist, medical doctor, or psychologist who specializes in the diagnosis of ADHD. It must include a clear statement of diagnosis, summary of history and diagnosis, current functional limitations, and recommendations for accommodations that would assist the student in a higher education setting.
Emotional/Mental Health - The documentation must be on official letterhead and must not be more than six months old. It must be signed by a certifying professional who specializes in the diagnosis of this disability. It must include a clear statement of diagnosis, summary of history and diagnosis, current functional limitations, and recommendations for accommodations that would assist the student in a higher education setting.
Physical/Chronic Health Disability - The documentation must be on official letterhead. It must be signed by a qualified professional. It must include a clear statement of diagnosis, summary of history and diagnosis, current functional limitations, and recommendations for accommodations that would assist the student in a higher education setting.
Auditory/Hearing - The documentation must be on official letterhead. It must be signed by a qualified professional that includes information about the extent of the hearing loss and prescribed adaptive equipment (hearing aids, FM system, etc.). Audiology report must include the diagnosing professional's interpretation of the audiogram recommendations for accommodations that would assist the student in a higher education setting.
Visual Impairment - The documentation must be on official letterhead. It must be signed by a qualified professional that includes information about correctable visual acuity and the diagnosing professional's interpretation of examination results. It should include recommendations for accommodations that would assist the student in a higher education setting.
Learning and Other Cognitive Disabilities - The documentation must include a clear statement of diagnosis and current functional limitations that might affect the candidate's ability to take the tests under standard conditions. For most applicants, documentation is current if completed within the last 5 years. For persons with learning disabilities, LWTC will also accept documentation that is more than 5 years old if:
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The evaluation was conducted after the applicant's 17th birthday, and
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A certifying professional provides a written statement on the professional's letterhead stating why s/he believes there has been no change in the learning disability or need for the requested accommodation.
