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