The individual must submit recent documentation on official letterhead of the professional/service provider describing the disability. The provider must be a professional such as a psychiatrist, psychologist, or other appropriate professional who is qualified to diagnose and treat the disability.

The documentation should include in narrative form a description of the disability and include the following medical information:

• Diagnosis, date of diagnosis and last contact with student
• Description of the symptoms that meet the criteria for this diagnosis
• A list of current medication(s), dosage, frequency and adverse side effects
• How the disability affects the student physically

The documentation should also describe how the psychological disability may affect the student academically and suggested recommendations for academic accommodations. The documentation should also provide data that support the types of accommodations being requested.

The student provides the verification documentation to the SSWD Staff. The cost of obtaining the professional verification is the responsibility of the student.