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Visual Impairment

Report or letter from an ophthalmologist or optometrist that includes the following:

  • The specific medical condition which causes the visual impairment and how long the student has experienced the condition
  • The degree of visual acuity, including with corrective lenses
  • The extent of the visual fields
  • Whether the condition is temporary or permanent, and if it is stable or progressive
  • Whether the condition is mitigated by corrective lenses or medication
  • A description of the functional limitation(s) caused by the disability
  • Recommendations for reasonable academic accommodations including any visual aids