Other Health and Chronic Medical Disabilities

The range of disabilities in this category is large and includes chronic health impairments, such as cystic fibrosis, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, cancers, AIDS, hemophilia, epilepsy, and hepatitis, among others. These illnesses can affect cognitive (e.g., concentration, memory) and motor (e.g., mobility) functions and may have acute phases requiring bed rest or hospitalization. Functional abilities and limitations vary widely and these conditions are often associated with fatigue. There may be periods of remission in which the student seems to have no impairment of function. Because of the vast differences among students, the best judge of what students can or cannot do are the individuals themselves.

Note: All disability related information including medical documentation, educational correspondence, and educational accommodation records are considered confidential. The University of Texas and SSD have an obligation to maintain the confidentiality of such documentation.