Documentation Requirements and Guidelines
Alcoholism
In order for students at Montana State University-Great Falls College of Technology to receive disability-related support services on campus, current documentation of disability must be on file with the Disability Services Coordinator.
Documentation for alcoholism must be provided by impartial qualified professionals such as physicians with a specialty in addiction, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, licensed mental health professionals, or state certified addiction counselors who are supervised by psychologists or psychiatrists.
In order to assist Disability Services in collaborating with students to determine appropriate accommodations, we recommend that documentation include the following:
- A clear statement of the disability with DSM-IV diagnosis and
a summary of present symptoms.
- A statement of the current impact the alcoholism has on the
student's functioning.
- A summary of assessment procedures and evaluation instruments
used to make the diagnosis.
- A summary of qualitative and quantitative information that
supports the diagnosis.
- Medical information relating to the student's needs, including the
impact of medication on the student's ability to meet the demands
of the postsecondary environment.
- A statement of the functional impact or limitations of the disability on
learning or other major life activities and the degree to which it impacts
the learning context for which accommodations are being requested.
Further assessment may be required if coexisting learning disabilities or other disabling conditions are indicated. If you have any questions regarding the provision of documentation, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator at 771-4311.
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