Students should bring whatever documentation they have about their disabilities to their first appointment, where it can be individually evaluated. If students have no information about their disabilities, but think they may qualify, they should still make an appointment with a staff person. Staff can ask students to sign releases of information that allow educators, medical doctors, psychologists, or other qualified professionals to send documentation to the DSS office. Also, DSS can refer students to individuals or agencies who can provide diagnostic testing. Disability status is individually assessed.
Staff can advise students on a case specific basis regarding the adequacy of their documentation.
Some very general guidelines for learning or psychiatric disabilities are linked.