University of Montevallo
Documentation Guidelines for Traumatic Brain Injury

 

 The comprehensive evaluation report should come from an appropriate licensed professional, such as a neurologist, neuropsychologist, speech-language pathologist, rehabilitation specialist, or orthopedic specialist.  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 two years old.  The evaluation should have been completed post-rehabilitation.  In certain circumstances, depending on the age of the student and the length of time since the accident/injury occurred and the evaluation was completed, older documentation may be acceptable.  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 (addressing alternative or co-existing diagnoses), including date of injury/diagnosis and last contact with student
2. Thorough assessment of cognitive abilities, including processing speed and memory
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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