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GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION

Temporary Conditions

Definition
Temporary conditions occur for a relatively short period of time, but can impact the student’s ability to function in his or her usual manner. These conditions can include fractures, severe sprains, infections and other non-permanent conditions.

The ADA and/or Rehabilitation Act do not cover temporary conditions. However, Duke University is committed to providing assistance to these students.

Assistance
Assistance for these situations is dependent on an assessment of the impact the temporary condition has on the student’s required activities.

For information regarding temporary conditions that require classroom adjustments, the student should contact (919) 668-1267. The student must have a statement from his/her treating physician. The statement must:

• Be on letterhead and signed by the physician
• Contain a brief description of the condition with diagnosis and limitation of activities
• The length of time the student will need classroom adjustments

For information regarding temporary conditions that require accessible van transportation on campus, the student should contact (919) 668-1267. The student must have a statement from his/her treating physician. The statement must:

• Be on letterhead and signed by the physician
• Contain a brief description of the condition with diagnosis and limitation of activities
• The length of time the student will need accessible van transportation

For special parking for a period of twelve weeks or less, the student should go to the Parking Office to get a special parking permit. The student must take a statement to the Parking Office from his/her treating physician. The statement must:

• Be on letterhead and signed by the physician
• Contain a brief description of the condition with diagnosis and limitation of activities
• Specify the length of time the student will need special parking
• Address the maximum distance the student can walk
• Address the student’s ability to negotiate stairs
• Address the student’s ability to ride campus buses

For more information about special parking, see the Parking Office Web site.

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