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Students at any Mercer campus who need an accommodation must follow the office procedures below.

1. Disclose your disability by completing our application requesting accommodations.
2. Schedule an interview to discuss your experiences.
   • Make an Appointment for the interview
3. Submit documentation from a qualified provider to assist in gathering documentation. Please download our disability verification form and have your provider complete it. The ESA documentation requirements are outlined in the documentation guidance for clinicians-ESA. Also, please see our university animal policy.

   Documentation requirements for different disabilities

   Disability Category	Appropriate Provider	Documentation requirements
   ADD/ADHD	Licensed psychologist or treating healthcare provider	Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation dated within 3 years OR the Disability Verification Form (DVF), dated within the previous year
   Allergies or Asthma	Allergist or pulmonologist	Allergy results dated within three years
   Chronic Health Conditions	Treating healthcare provider (licensed medical specialist: MD, DO, NP, PA, etc.)	DVF, dated within the previous year.
   Hearing Impairment or Deafness	Audiologist	Audiogram, dated within the previous year
   Learning Disabilities	Licensed psychologist	Comprehensive Psychological Evaluation Report with subtest scores, dated within three years
   Psychological Disabilities (other than ADD)	Counselor/therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist (licensed mental healthcare professional)	DVF, dated within the previous year.
   Visual Impairment or Blindness	Ophthalmologist	Recent acuity and field of vision, dated within three years

4. Approval Meeting Needed once verified, following the review of documentation
5. Submit a semester request to notify instructors or staff of the accommodations approved. Following the delivery of the accommodation letter, students must meet with faculty to determine how accommodations will be implemented.

Please remember that accommodations are not provided until approved and are not retroactive in nature.