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Concussions

A concussion is a mild traumatic brain injury caused by a bump, blow or jolt to the head or body that causes the head to move rapidly back and forth. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, a concussion can be recognized as a temporary disability because symptoms can substantially limit major life activities including (not limited to) thinking, concentrating, remembering, reading, learning and sleeping.  

While most individuals recover from concussions within a month, some experience symptoms that last much longer.  Temporary accommodations may be provided to the student to support them in their recovery that are designed to reduce cognitive strain and other symptoms.  Symptoms will be reassessed to determine whether accommodations need to be extended beyond the initial approval window. 

Students who have experienced a concussion and would like to request accommodations can register using the steps below: 

1. Log into student
2. On the left, select “Accommodation” 
3. Select “Accessibility Request” from the drop-down menu. Note that this form may take 10-15 minutes to complete. 
   1. If students are unable to complete the online form due to their symptoms, they can call 757-221-2512, and we can assist them
4. Submit supporting medical documentation in the form of our general provider form and academic addendum. The following providers can complete the documentation for students 
   1. Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Student Health Center 
   2. Â鶹Æƽâ°æ Athletic Trainers 
   3. Any other licensed medical provider that has worked with the student 
5. After submitting an accessibility request and associated documentation, Student Accessibility Services will reach out to the student with the next steps.