Documentation Guidelines

In order to determine eligibility for accommodations, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville Disability Access Center requires comprehensive and current documentation of a disability.

Details

• The documentation should include an evaluation by an appropriately qualified professional that makes evident the current impact of the disability as it relates to the accommodation(s) requested.
• Eligibility determination is not a same-day process. It is recommended that documentation be submitted well in advance of any accommodation needs (e.g., exam accommodations and books in alternative format).
• The DAC does not conduct testing or assessments in order to diagnose a disability.

The general guidelines listed below are developed to assist you in working with your treating and/or diagnosing professionals to provide relevant information:

1. Current functional impact of the condition(s)
   The current relevant functional impacts on physical (mobility, dexterity, endurance, etc.), perceptual, cognitive (attention, distractibility, communication, etc.), and behavioral abilities should be described as a clinical narrative and/or through the provision of specific results from the diagnostic procedures/assessment.
    
2. Treatments, medications, accommodations/auxiliary aids, and services currently prescribed or in use
   Provide a description of treatments, medications, accommodations/auxiliary aids and/or services currently in use and their estimated effectiveness in minimizing the impact of the condition(s). Include any significant side effects that may impact physical, perceptual, behavioral or cognitive performance. If you feel that any additional accommodations/auxiliary aids are warranted, please list them along with a clear rationale and related functional limitations. Any accommodations/auxiliary aids will be taken into consideration but not automatically implemented.
    
3. The expected progression or stability of disability over time
   If possible, provide a description of the expected change in the functional impact of the condition(s) over time. If the condition is variable, describe the known triggers that may exacerbate the condition.
    
4. A diagnostic statement identifying the disability
   When appropriate, include International Classification of Diseases (ICD) or Diagnostic Statistical Manual (DSM) codes, the date of the most recent evaluation, or the dates of evaluations performed by referring professionals. If the most recent evaluation was not a full evaluation, indicate when the last full evaluation was conducted. For your convenience, DAC has printable disability verification forms. These forms can be given to medical professionals to complete.

Testing and Assessment

If you feel you may have ADD/ADHD or a specific learning disability, you can contact the DAC to discuss possible referral resources.

UW-Platteville does NOT provide diagnostic assessment of specific learning disabilities. UW-Platteville Counseling Services provides ADHD screenings and referrals to community providers for further evaluation if needed. Please contact them directly to learn more.

If you are diagnosed, you will need to submit documentation to the DAC for review. If the provided documentation meets the UW-Platteville documentation guidelines, you will be contacted by a disability specialist to schedule an appointment.