Disability Support Services
General Information About Documenting Psychological or Attentional Disabilities

Documentation Info

Please see a DSS staff person for individualized assistance in determining whether you have a qualifying disability. Generally, staff will look for the following:

WHO:

Verification of your condition should be made by a qualified treating professional (psychiatrist, psychologist, MSW, etc.).

WHAT:

We need your diagnosis and how it affects major life functions with or without treatment. We prefer information about the educational impact of your impairment and academic accommodation recommendations.

Ask your treating professional to give us a report that includes:

1. DSM-IV Diagnosis (date of diagnosis and most recent contacts), including the results of assessments used to make the diagnosis.
2. Description of how the condition affects major life activities.
3. Recommendations for academic accommodations (special testing, notetakers, adapted texts, etc.).

**DSS staff will work with you individually to acquire your documentation and determine your eligibility.

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