The registration process is designed to gather and review documentation and information: 

1. Register with SAS online and complete the provided intake form. When the form is processed by the department, the student will receive an email notification and will then be able to upload documentation to File Uploads on the SAS Online Portal.
   • Register with SAS
2. Provide supporting documentation and information. This would include assessments and letters relating to the disability a from a healthcare provider, mental health professional, school psychologist, teachers or the educational system and documents such as a neuropsychological or psycho-educational evaluation. A strong emphasis is also placed on the student's self-report.
   • Online Forms to Provide Documentation
3. Meet with a SAS professional staff member virtually or in person to review your history of disability-related accommodation/service use and to discuss how current needs can be addressed.
   • Phone: (401) 863-9588

All requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis and accommodations are determined through an interactive process. Documentation of a specific disability does not translate directly into specific accommodations. Accommodations are connected to the particular disability-need associated with the disability and these can vary greatly among individuals with the same condition. Documentation must be current and relevant, but may not need to be recent.

Disability-related information is treated in a confidential manner based on laws, regulations, and university policies. Written documentation should be complete and legible. We request documentation be typewritten letters or reports, and signed by professionals on letterhead in a PDF format. Documentation must be in English. 

Documentation should include though not necessarily be limited to the following:  

1. The credentials of the evaluator(s). Documentation should be provided by an appropriate licensed or otherwise properly credentialed professional who has relevant experience and no personal relationship with the student. 

2. A diagnostic statement identifying the disability. Documentation may include evaluation methods, procedures, observations, tests, and specific results. 

3. A description of how the disability impacts the access needs in the higher education environment. Documentation or information should provide a clear sense of the frequency, severity, and duration of the condition. Recommended timelines for re-evaluations can also be helpful.

*Students without documentation are still encouraged to reach out to our office to explore supports and services

Please contact the SAS office if you have questions about what is needed:

• Email: sas@brown.edu
• Phone: (401) 863-9588