A step-by-step guide to getting documentation
Step 1: Find a Provider
Documentation must come from a qualified professional such as a medical doctor, therapist, or psychiatrist. If you don’t have one, there are several options available to find a provider.
Step 2: Meet with Provider
If you are already working with a provider, you can call or email them and ask them to fill out the necessary form. If you do not, you’ll need to meet with a provider in-person or through telehealth to establish a patient-physician relationship.
Step 3: Get Documentation
Documentation should include the following:
- Your provider‘s name, date, qualifications, and licensure information.
- A clear statement of the diagnosis, including a DSM orICD code, and a list of symptoms that resulted in the diagnosis.
- Current functional limitations: what activities of daily living are impacted for you by this condition?
- Recommendations for accommodations with a rationale for their necessity.
Options for Finding a Provider
Timely.MD - 24/7 virtual medical & mental health care, free for all 5C students
Disability Testing Through Pomona - You can apply for free testing with ARS if you are enrolled full- time and your health insurance does not cover neuropsychological testing.
Student Health Services & MCAPS - Both and health professionals can provided disability documentation if student is receiving treatment through them.
Additional Resources: If you‘re looking for mental health support, Â鶹´«Ã½ provides a list of recommended therapists and psychologists who conduct disability testing on their wellness page. You can receive a referral from SHS for specialized doctors and access Psychology Today and Zocdoc’s search feature to find therapists based on location, specialty, and insurance. Additionally, Â鶹´«Ã½ offers up to $50 reimbursement per appointment for mental health providers, with a limit of ten appointments per semester.
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