Documentation Guidelines

Disability-related documentation should provide information on the functional impact of the disability so that effective accommodations can be identified. 

Criteria for the source, scope and content of documentation differs by disability type. Documentation may include assessments, reports, and/or letters from qualified evaluators, professionals, or institutions. Common sources of documentation are health care providers, psychologists, diagnosticians, and/or information from a previous school (e.g., accommodation agreements/letters, 504, or IEP documents). Note that the DRC reserves the right to request additional documentation when inadequate information is submitted.

Suggested Documentation 

1. Typed on letterhead, dated, and signed by a qualified professional.
2. Diagnostic Statement with any related diagnostic methodology (diagnostic criteria and/or procedures)
3. Symptoms experienced by the individual.
4. Functional limitations to life activities. (Limitations inform which accommodations are appropriate.)
5. Severity and frequency of the symptoms
6. Expected progression of the symptoms or condition.
7. Current medication(s) and any related side-effects.

Submitting Documentation

The student or the professional proving the documentation can submit supporting documentation to the DRC. 

The DRC office will accept documentation through the follow channels:

• Upload documentation in the student’s DRC application (preferred)
• Email - drc@msstate.edu
• Fax - 662.325.8190
• Delivery by student to DRC office (ground floor of Montgomery Hall)