EIU Office of Accessibility and Accommodations

Guidelines for Documentation

Medical Disabilities

Students who have been diagnosed with a medical condition which limits a major life activity of the individual may qualify for accommodations through the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations. Students seeking accommodations for a medical disability must submit documentation from a qualified health care provider. The documentation should include the following information:

• Diagnosis, date of diagnosis
• Cause of condition
• Impact or limitations
• Medications
  • Side effects, if any, and the impact thereof on cognitive ability

To begin the registration process with our office:

1. SUBMIT the following to A&A:

   1. Documentation (include ONE):

      1. An IEP or 504 plan that is less than 10 years old

      2. OR Physician's Statement to Determine Eligibility for a Functional or Physical Impairment   Word   PDF

   2. EIU/A&A Initial Intake Form:   Word   PDF

   3. EIU/A&A Release of Information Form:   Word   PDF

2. Then SCHEDULE an appointment with our office by email or phone (217) 581-6583.

Documentation and forms can be submitted in any of the following ways:

• Confidentially Upload Documentation and Forms Here
• Email: accommodations@eiu.edu
• Fax: (217) 581-7208
• Hand delivered: McAfee Gym, Room 1272
• Mail:

Accessibility and Accommodations
Eastern Illinois University
600 Lincoln Ave.
Charleston, IL 61920