Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing
Documentation Guidelines

(The following guidelines were developed with the assistance of the Association on Higher Education and Disability and the Colorado University Disability Services office)

Evaluator’s Qualifications:

The evaluator of a deaf or hard-of-hearing individual should be an audiologist. 

It is not considered appropriate for professionals to evaluate members of their families.  Documentation from a family member will not be accepted.

Reports from the professional should be submitted on letterhead and include the following:

• Name, title, and professional credentials of the evaluator
• Information about license or certification as well as the area of specialization
• Number of years employed in current field
• State/province in which the individual practices

Documentation:

Documentation should include the following:

1. A clear statement of deafness or hearing loss with an audiogram that has been completed within the last three years.
2. A summary of assessment procedures used to make the evaluation and a narrative summary of results.
3. Suggestions of reasonable accommodations that might be appropriate at the postsecondary level including types of interpreting services.