Athletes with a disability

9.3 Athletes with a disability
9.3.1 In planning and arranging Sample collection, the ADO and DCO shall consider
whether there will be any Sample collection for Athletes with disabilities that
may require modifications to the standard procedures for notification or Sample
collection, including Sample Collection Equipment and facilities. For e.g.
Athletes with Cerebal Palsy and/or significant lack of co-ordination may require
the use of larger collection vessels, if available.
9.3.2 An Athlete with an intellectual, physical or sensorial disability can be assisted by
the Athlete Representative or Sample Collection Personnel during the Sample
Collection Session where authorised by the Athlete and agreed to by the DCO.
9.3.3 The DCO shall have the authority to make modifications as the situation
requires when possible and as long as such modifications will not compromise
the identity, security or integrity of the Sample. All modifications must be
recorded.
9.3.4 Athletes with visual impairment may be accompanied by an Athlete
Representative at all times during the Sample collection procedure, including in
the toilet area. However, the representative shall not witness the passing of the
Sample. The objective is to ensure that the Witness is observing Sample provision correctly. The Athlete Representative or the DCO should read the Doping Control documentation to the Athlete, if necessary.