What documentation does DSS require?
Students with disabilities who are requesting accommodations from UAB must submit documentation of their disability to DSS. DSS provides detailed guidelines for documentation of disabilities. These guidelines correspond with federal guidelines, and are based on the Association on Higher Education and Disability (AHEAD) and the Educational Testing Service (ETS) guidelines on documentation of disabilities. These guidelines should be provided to the person or agency responsible for conducting the evaluation. Documentation costs are the student’s responsibility. If DSS desires a second professional opinion on documentation presented, UAB bears the cost. DSS cannot accept documentation or testing that is more than three years old. Documentation accepted by DSS is valid as long as students are continuously enrolled at UAB. However, students may need to present updated documentation to receive services through DSS if they leave UAB and return.
