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Who is eligible for evaluation at the UGA RCLD?

To be eligible for testing at the UGA RCLD, a student must be:

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I am a student at one of the University System of Georgia institutions served by the UGA RCLD (ASU, FVSU, GSC, GCSU, MSC, MCG, UGA); how do I schedule an evaluation?

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I am a student at a technical college in Georgia; how do I schedule an evaluation?

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I am a high school senior, or parent of a high school senior; how do I schedule an evaluation?

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What does the evaluation involve?

The evaluation involves two appointments, or phases:

After the evaluation is complete:

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Who will I be working with during the evaluation?

We work on evaluation teams. Each team is supervised by a licensed psychologist. Other members of the team may include full-time RCLD staff, doctoral students working in the center as they learn to do evaluations, and psychologists with doctoral degrees who are not yet licensed but getting specialized training in assessment. Students typically work with 3-5 members of an evaluation team, all of whom have had extensive training on interviewing procedures and the tests they give.

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How am I assigned to an evaluation team?

Teams are scheduled to work with students on specified days of the week and during specified times of the day. For example, we may have a team that does Phase I on Tuesday morning and Phase II on Wednesday morning.

We try to assign students to a team that best fits their schedule. But please understand the fit may not be ideal; we try to serve as many people as we can with limited staff and space. Because of liability concerns, we do not test on evenings and weekends.

The good part of working with a team of professionals is that you will get input from people who have different backgrounds and areas of expertise. The down side of working with a team is that our schedule is less flexible than it would be if you worked with only one person (we have to make schedules far in advance to ensure everyone sets aside enough time to work with students).

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How long will the evaluation take?

The typical evaluation takes approximately 10 hours, usually scheduled over two days. Some students may require additional time to complete the testing to fit their work speed and need for breaks, or to gather additional test data to better understand their learning difficulties.

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How much does the evaluation cost and what are the payment options?

The evaluation currently costs $500 (additional costs are covered by the Board of Regents). Payment or proof of payment by a third party (e.g., Vocational Rehabilitation, school district) is required at the time the referral packet is submitted.

Methods of payment include:

Third Party Payments (e.g., Vocational Rehabilitation, school district). The client must supply the center with an Authorization for Services (Vocational Rehabilitation) or purchase order from the third party giving promise of payment and detailed payment information.

Financial aid. The cost of the evaluation can sometimes be included in a student's financial aid package. The center will accept a letter from the institution's financial aid office guaranteeing payment in the following semester, if it is too late to include the funds in the current semester's package.

Insurance. The center does not file for insurance payments but will provide students with the necessary documentation so that they may file with their insurance carrier after they have made full payment. Students should be aware that many insurance plans will not reimburse them for this type of evaluation.

Payment arrangements. Alternate payment arrangements may be made in extenuating circumstances, and must be authorized by the center director.

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I have previously been diagnosed with a disability but need updated documentation for accommodations in college. Will Vocational Rehabilitation pay for it?

Maybe. Vocational Rehabilitation has their own guidelines for determining who they serve. Please talk to your Vocational Rehabilitation counselor about the possibility. If you do not have a Vocational Rehabilitation counselor, visit the Vocational Rehabiliation website map to find your local office and make an appointment with a counselor to review your existing situation and documentation.

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What if I have already been tested?

The Georgia Board of Regents has established a set of criteria for acceptance of outside evaluations. If you have been tested within three years of the time you will access accommodations at your University System of Georgia (USG) institution, you may submit your evaluation to the disabilities services provider at the USG institution you are attending to see if it meets this criteria. If it does, no further evaluation is necessary. If not, the disabilities services provider will explain what additional testing is necessary in order to determine if your documentation meets RCLD criteria. You then take the necessary steps so your outside evaluation will meet the criteria.

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Is it necessary to be evaluated by the UGA RCLD to receive accommodations at UGA or a feeder school?

No. Evaluation at the UGA RCLD is not required. An evaluation performed by any qualified professional can serve as documentation of a disability. This documentation must be presented to the disability services office at the student's college or university, and be reviewed to insure that it contains the information required by the Board of Regents. It is important to be sure that the professional who will perform the evaluation is aware of the Board of Regents policy, so that all the necessary information can be included in the written documentation.

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If I am diagnosed with a disability by the UGA RCLD, does that mean I am accepted to the college or university to which I am applying, and be eligible to receive accommodations?

The diagnosis of a disability from either from the UGA RCLD or another evaluator does not guarantee admission to any institution. Admission decisions are made by the admissions offices of each college and university.

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If I am diagnosed with a disability by the UGA RCLD, does that mean I will be able to get accommodations on standardized tests like the ACT, SAT, GRE, PRAXIS, LSAT, or GMAT?

Not necessarily. Each of these testing agencies has their own criteria for documenting disabilities. It is highly recommended that you look at the requirements for the test that plan to take. Here are links to websites for the following testing agencies:

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Where is the UGA RCLD Located?

We are on the 3rd floor of Milledge Hall on the campus of the University of Georgia. Parking is available in the Patient Parking lot shared with the UGA Psychology Department on Hooper Street. Please check in at office #331 upon arriving at the RCLD. You will need a parking permit for the patient parking lot.

Directions:

  1. Driving from Southwest Atlanta to Athens
    • I-285 east to I-20.
    • I-20 east to GA 138 in Conyers, GA (exit 82).
    • GA 138 northeast to US 78 in Monroe, GA.
    • US 78 east to GA 316 east.
    • Turn right on GA 316 east.
    • GA 316 east to GA 10 Loop (Athens Perimeter Bypass).
    • Exit right on GA 10 Loop South.
    • Continue on GA 10 Loop for five miles to College Station Road exit (Exit 7).
    • Exit on College Station Road and turn left.
    • Turn right at the third light (just past the railroad tracks) onto East Campus Road.
    • Turn left onto Hooper Street (just before the fourth light).
    • We are located in the second building on the left (Milledge Hall), third floor.
    • Parking is available in the Patient Parking lot across the street from Milledge Hall, with a parking pass from the RCLD.
  2. Driving from North Atlanta to Athens
    • I-85 north to 316 east (to Athens).
    • GA 316 east to GA 10 Loop (Athens Perimeter Bypass).
    • Exit right on GA 10 Loop South.
    • Continue on GA 10 Loop for five miles to College Station Road exit.
    • Exit on College Station Road and turn left.
    • Turn right at the third light (just past the railroad tracks) onto East Campus Road.
    • Turn left onto Hooper Street (just before the fourth light).
    • We are located in the second building on the left (Milledge Hall), third floor.
    • Parking is available in the Patient Parking lot across the street from Milledge Hall, with a parking pass from the RCLD.
  3. Driving from East of Athens
    • I-20 west
    • Exit at Thomson and turn right onto 78 west (approximately 45-60 minutes to Athens).
    • In Athens, go under Loop 10 (Athens Perimeter).
    • Left at the next light onto Loop 10 west.
    • Exit on College Station Road and turn left.
    • Turn right at the second light (just past the railroad tracks) onto East Campus Road.
    • Turn left onto Hooper Street (just before the fourth light).
    • We are located in the second building on the left (Milledge Hall), third floor.
    • Parking is available in the Patient Parking lot across the street from Milledge Hall, with a parking pass from the RCLD.
  4. Driving from South of Athens
    • Highway 441 North through Watkinsville.
    • Exit right on GA 10 Loop East.
    • Continue on GA 10 Loop two exits to College Station Road exit.
    • Exit on College Station Road (Exit 7) and turn left.
    • Turn right at the third light (just past the railroad tracks) onto East Campus Road.
    • Turn left onto Hooper Street (just before the fourth light).
    • We are located in the second building on the left (Milledge Hall), third floor.
    • Parking is available in the Patient Parking lot across the street from Milledge Hall, with a parking pass from the RCLD.
  5. Driving from Northwest of Athens (e.g., Gainesville)
    • Highway 129 into Athens (turns into Prince Avenue).
    • Turn right onto Thomas Street (Foundry Park Inn will be on the left and the Visitor Center on the Right).
    • Thomas Street turns into East Campus Road when you cross Broad Street (a major five-way intersection).
    • Continue on East Campus Road through the next light (Baldwin Street).
    • Turn right onto Hooper Street (the next road after Baldwin Street).
    • We are located in the second building on the left (Milledge Hall), third floor.
    • Parking is available in the Patient Parking lot across the street from Milledge Hall, with a parking pass from the RCLD.
  6. Driving from North of Athens on Highway 441
    • Highway 441 South turns into Hobson Avenue as you enter Athens. Continue on this road until it intersects with North Avenue.
    • Right on North Avenue.
    • Veer left at the next stop light; North Avenue turns into Thomas Street.
    • Thomas Street turns into East Campus Road when you cross Broad Street (a major five-way intersection).
    • Continue on East Campus Road through the next light (Baldwin Street).
    • Turn right onto Hooper Street (the next road after Baldwin Street).
    • We are located in the second building on the left (Milledge Hall), third floor.
    • Parking is available in the Patient Parking lot across the street from Milledge Hall, with a parking pass from the RCLD.
  7. Driving from North of Athens on Highway 29
    • Highway 29 turns into GA 10 Loop East.; continue on GA 10 East.
    • Take Exit 8, the Lexington Road/Oconee Street exit.
    • At the end of the exit ramp, take a left onto Oconee Street.
    • Follow Oconee Street to the second stop light.
    • At the second stop light, turn left onto Baldwin Street.
    • Turn left onto East Campus Road at the next stop light.
    • Turn right onto Hooper Street (the next road after Baldwin Street).
    • We are located in the second building on the left (Milledge Hall), third floor.
    • Parking is available in the Patient Parking lot across the street from Milledge Hall, with a parking pass from the RCLD.
  8. Driving from North of Athens on Highway 106
    • Highway 106 turns into North Avenue as it enters Athens.
    • Veer left at the stop light after passing underneath a train trestle (the Foundry Park Inn will be on your right); North Avenue turns into Thomas Street.
    • Thomas Street turns into East Campus Road when you cross Broad Street (a major five-way intersection).
    • Continue on East Campus Road through the next light (Baldwin Street).
    • Turn right onto Hooper Street (the next road after Baldwin Street).
    • We are located in the second building on the left (Milledge Hall), third floor.
    • Parking is available in the Patient Parking lot across the street from Milledge Hall, with a parking pass from the RCLD.

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