describe the functional limitations and educational impact resulting from the disability;
include history relevant to the disability, including evidence of meeting DSM–IV criteria;
include recommendations for accommodations;
be typed on official stationary or letterhead;
be signed by the credentialed psychologist, medical doctor, or appropriately credentialed professional;
be current (within three years).
Documentation verifying a disability will be reviewed by the Disability Resource Center staff, which may also consult with specialists for technical assistance. Documentation verifying a disability must include an explanation of the degree of impact the disability has on a major life activity (such as, but not limited to, learning, walking, breathing, communicating, or seeing). Recommendations for suggested reasonable accommodations and how the accommodations are related to the disabling condition must also be included. A history of the student's previous accommodations and their effect on the student's performance should be included.
Students will be asked to provide authorization for their previous service providers to release information to the Disability Resource Center for use in eligibility determination and accommodation plan development.
A student with physical or other health impairments must provide professional verification certified by a licensed physician, certified or licensed psychologist, audiologist, speech pathologist, rehabilitation counselor, physical therapist, occupational therapist, or other professional health care provider who is qualified in the area of diagnosed disability. The verification must include a present level of functioning statement indicating the ways in which the student’s functioning is impaired. The student shall provide this information to the Disability Resource Center. The cost of obtaining the evaluation shall be paid by the student.
If the initial verification documentation is incomplete or inadequate to determine the present extent of the disability and appropriate accommodations, the DRC shall have the discretion to require supplemental assessment of a physical disability. The cost of the supplemental assessment shall be paid by the student. If the university requires an additional assessment for the purposes of obtaining a second professional opinion, then the university shall bear any cost not covered by any third party payer. Out of date evaluations, however, are not considered second opinions and would not be covered by the university.