Students with chronic illnesses are having to submit individual extension requests for every single assignment. I have had my requests rejected multiple times despite attaching my SSRs and far too much personal medical information because I cannot demonstrate that I am currently experiencing a flare up, and having spoken to others I am definitely not the only one experiencing this. If there is evidence of a chronic medical condition how on EARTH are you supposed to provide evidence that it is currently in-the-moment happening to you that won't get rejected!

Student Support Recommendations allow for extra time in exams so I do not understand why assignments should not be treated the same, something along the lines of being able to attach a disabiliy&inclusion letter to an extension request meaning an automatic approval would reduce so much stress of having extension requests rejected and the subsequent special considerations/appeals for the inevitable late marks. If anything as a person with chronic illness, being able to admit needing an extension demonstrates recognition of time management and being able to handle the degree as a disabled person. 

I understand that this is a university/department issue but SUSUs support on inclusivity of SSRs would be very helpful!