Is there a disability?
Based on definition of disability within ADA/504
NO 
ADA, 504 not applicable.
YES
Is the student otherwise qualified?
Based on criterion for admission/enrollment
NO Review qualification criteria.
No accommodation required.
YES
Is there adequate, appropriate documentation?
Based on guidelines/policies e.g. ETS & AHEAD documentation for LD and ADHD
- Current
- Thorough
- Comprehensive
- Appropriate Evaluator
NO Need to provide documentation.
Need additional documentation.
Documentation shows no diagnosis.
Definition of disability unmet.
No accommodation necessary.
YES
What is the difficulty/impact?
Is it disability-related?
Does it substantially limit him/her?
NO Further exploration re: area identified
Other non-disability resources, e.g. Writing Ctr.
Definition of disability unmet.
No accommodation necessary.
YES
What programs are to accessed?
Academic
- Based on requirements & expectations of course/degree;
- Identify essential elements w/ reasoned deliberate process required.
Non-academic
- Access as a whole when viewed in its entirety (e.g. housing, field trip, concert, building)
NO Must show why 'essential'.
No modification
YES
What are the appropriate accommodations?
What is the purpose/goal/outcome?
-or-
What is the obstacle/inaccessible feature?
PROVIDE APPROPRIATE ACCOMMODATIONS
