The DRC does not diagnose impairments, assess their severity or identify the current impact and/or functional limitations of a disability, therefore, office medical records, medical chart notes or prescription pad notations are generally not sufficient for determining eligibility and by submitting it could prolong the decision process.
Information based solely on a self-report questionnaire is not a clinically valid assessment. A clinician might appropriately use them to identify areas needing to be explored in more depth; however, they are not diagnostic tools and they do not form an adequate basis for recommending treatments or accommodations.
Documentation guidelines vary from one institution to another. The DRC documentation guidelines are designed to meet the needs of UNCW. If the student plans on attending a different institution or taking a standardized test administered by an outside agency, the student is responsible for researching those documentation policies and requirements. Due to the differences of documentation requirements, it may not be appropriate for DRC staff to complete paperwork certifying eligibility for standardized tests. In such instances, the DRC staff member will explain why completing the eligibility paperwork is not appropriate.