Students living with a visible or hidden disability have specific needs as a result of their conditions. Students who have documentation of a psychological disability are eligible to receive accommodations from the Disabled Students Program.
Students with psychological disabilities have a persistent psychological condition that can impair educational, social, or occupational functioning. Major depression, bipolar disorder, certain anxiety disorders, and post-traumatic stress disorder are some of the illnesses included in the definition which classifies psychological disabilities. In cases of learning disorders, attention deficit disorder and/or psychological disabilities, students may not be aware that there are treatments and accommodations available for the symptoms that are interfering with their academic progress.