Disability Definitions and Documentation

Eligibility for academic accommodations is based on a student’s condition which must

1. fall within the diagnostic categories listed below, and
2. impair a major life activity, and
3. pose an educational limitation for which accommodation is required and appropriate.

Mission College uses the information requested on the disability Verification Form for the purpose of determining a student’s eligibility to received authorized special services provided by the Disability Instructional Support Center. The definitions here are per the State of California Administration Code, Title 5, Section 56032 to 56044.