As a Bemidji State student, it is your responsibility to let BSU know if you have a disability and need accommodations. Documentation can be helpful and is sometimes necessary to confirm the need for specific accommodations.

Sometimes, it is helpful or necessary to have an evaluation from a qualified professional. This person should be trained to understand your particular condition and how it affects one or more of your life activities, such as walking, seeing, hearing, speaking, breathing, learning, working, caring for yourself or performing manual tasks.

Bemidji State University, like many other universities in Minnesota, may require documentation that shows your current disability status.

In your documentation, the professional should explain:

• Your impairment (possibly diagnosis)
• How long this has impacted you
• The assessments used and their results
• How your disability affects and limits your life activities
• Any specific accommodations the professional recommends and why