University of Montevallo
Documentation Guidelines for Psychological Disabilities

 

The letter or report should come from an appropriate licensed professional, such as a licensed clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, neuropsychologist, or licensed professional counselor.  Please see the General Documentation Requirements for other important information about the source of the documentation, as well as the report itself.

Documentation must be current, preferably no more than one year.  Due to the variable nature of some psychological disabilities, more recent documentation may be requested.  The purpose of the documentation is to substantiate the need for services based on the student’s current functioning.

In order to determine eligibility for services, the University requires specific information about the student’s impairment and how this impairment creates a substantial limitation to a major life activity.  Toward that end, we request the following information:

1. Clearly stated clinical diagnosis, including appropriate diagnostic codes, and ruling out of alternative explanations
2. Clinical summary, including current symptoms, relevant social and academic history, test data, observations, approximate date of onset, and last contact with student
3. Identification of the major life activities limited by this disability and how this may impact the academic environment.  (A description of the severity of the condition and substantial impact caused by the disability is necessary.)
4. Current treatment/medication, including side effects or other impact of the treatment/medication
5. Recommendations for accommodations to equalize this student’s educational opportunities at the postsecondary level.  Accommodations must be logically supported by the documentation; therefore, if the connection is not obvious, inclusion of the rationale is encouraged.  The intensity or duration of the accommodations, if temporary or highly variable, should be addressed.
6. Any other information relevant to the student’s individual needs

Please forward the documentation or any questions to:

Disability Support Services

University of Montevallo
Station 6250
Montevallo, AL 35115-6250

205-665-6250 V/TTY

205-665-6255 Fax

mccuned@montevallo.edu 

vdubose@montevallo.edu

Revised 2/07

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