The diagnostic report should be written by a qualified professional, with appropriate licensure or certification, who has comprehensive training and relevant expertise in the specialty area.  This professional cannot be related to the student.

DSS does not provide diagnostic services.  If you don’t have documentation, or if it is incomplete or insufficient, you should contact your medical professional for a referral to a qualified, licensed diagnostician.  DSS does not make referrals; however, we have a list of local professionals who may be able to provide an evaluation to determine if a disability is present and its impact on the learning environment.  Cost for services vary and will be determined by the diagnostician.

And remember... while appropriate documentation is an essential piece of the process, accommodations will be provided only if the accommodation is directly related to the disability.

To find out about documentation requirements, click on the specific disability section in the Documentation Guidelines below.  (If a particular disability is not listed, use the General Documentation Standards found at the top of each guideline to learn what information must be received by Disability Support Services.) 

Based on the guidelines below, current disability documentation can be provided by the student or the professional.

Documentation Guidelines by Disability Area

	ADHD/ADD
	Deaf and Hard of Hearing
	Learning Disabilities
	Medical/Physical
	Psychological/Psychiatric
	Visual Impairments