College Accommodations Evaluations
Support is available. This evaluation helps you access it.
College Accommodations Evaluations
Support is available. This evaluation helps you access it.
Who Should Get a College Accommodations Evaluation?
This evaluation may be a good fit if you or your child is experiencing any of the following:
You had an IEP or 504 in K–12 and now need updated documentation to get supports in place before starting college
You’re already in college and struggling to focus, stay organized, or get back on track, even if you just miss one class
You’ve always sensed something was getting in the way of learning, but never had the clarity to name it
High school was manageable, but something shifted in college, and the strategies that used to work just aren't cutting it anymore
In college, there's no teacher following up, no counselor checking in, no parent coordinating behind the scenes, and without that support, you're finding it harder than ever to keep up
What Changes When You Get to College?
College disability support offices cannot use your high school IEP or 504 Plan (if you had one) to grant accommodations.
Here is what students and families need to know before starting the process:
Having the right documentation from the start means less back-and-forth and a smoother path to getting the support approved.
Learning Differences Commonly Evaluated for College Accommodations
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If school seems to require more effort for you than for everyone else, an evaluation can bring clarity.
Conditions I commonly assess include:
Each evaluation results in a diagnosis, where applicable, and specific recommendations for home and school that reflect how you or your child actually learns.
Already diagnosed? An updated evaluation is often required when transitioning to college. I can help with that, too.
Evaluations Built for Your Long-Term Success
I'm Chelsea Quann, a Licensed Educational Psychologist (LEP #4640) with over 17 years of combined experience across Bay Area public schools, international settings, and private practice.
No two brains are the same, and no evaluation should be either. Every evaluation is built around understanding you or your child as a whole person, not just a set of test scores. The result is a report that doesn't just identify what is going on. It tells you exactly what to do next. We also review the findings together in a feedback session, so you leave with answers and action steps, not just paperwork.
The goal isn't only a successful accommodation request. It's that you or your child walks away with a clearer sense of how you think, what you need, and how to move forward with confidence.
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All evaluations are conducted virtually via a secure telehealth platform and are available to anyone physically located in California at the time of assessment.
How It Works
The process is straightforward, fully virtual, and designed to feel manageable from start to finish.
Schedule A
Consultation
Share what you or your child are experiencing. Together, we will identify if a college accommodations evaluation is a good fit, and I’ll answer your questions about the process.
Complete Your Virtual Evaluation
Most evaluations are completed across one or two telehealth sessions, lasting two or three hours, with breaks built in throughout.
Gain Clarity and Documentation
Your report (including findings, a diagnosis where applicable, and specific accommodation recommendations) is delivered within 3 weeks. We’ll get together for a feedback session to talk through your results and you can ask any questions you have.
Stay Supported
Most students complete the full process in about 5 weeks, but support doesn't end there. You'll have ongoing access to ask questions about your findings and recommendations for a full year.
Reports are carefully formatted to align with the documentation requirements of college and university disability support offices, so you can submit with confidence.
What Does the Report Include?
Whether you are heading into your first semester or already midway through your degree, this report is designed to get you the support you need and make your college experience smoother.
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What Accommodations Might Look Like for You
Your recommendations are as individual as you are.
All recommendations are tailored to your evaluation results.
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College Accommodations FAQs
To receive accommodations, students register with their school's disability support office and submit formal documentation from a qualified evaluator. The office reviews the documentation and determines which accommodations are appropriate. Accommodations are not carried over automatically from high school. Students must initiate the process themselves. Accommodations can be requested at any time, whether you are just starting college or already mid-semester.
Yes. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, colleges are required to provide reasonable accommodations to students with qualifying disabilities. However, students are responsible for requesting accommodations and providing the documentation their school requires.
Yes. ADHD is one of the most common reasons students seek college accommodations, and the right supports will look different for every student. With a current evaluation and supporting documentation, students with ADHD may qualify for accommodations such as extended time on exams, reduced-distraction testing environments, and breaks during exams.
Yes. At the college level, dyslexia most often shows up as slow or effortful reading that affects comprehension and stamina over time. Students may qualify for extended time, assistive technology such as text-to-speech tools, note-taking support, and access to lecture recordings. A current psychoeducational evaluation is required to document the diagnosis and support the accommodation request.
Students with autism may qualify for a range of accommodations depending on their individual needs. Common accommodations include extended time, reduced-distraction testing environments, note-taking support, flexibility with attendance, access to assistive technology, and preferential seating. An evaluation helps identify which accommodations are most appropriate for you or your child.
Most colleges require a comprehensive psychoeducational evaluation report that includes, where applicable, a diagnosis, cognitive and academic test results, and specific accommodation recommendations. The exact components depend on the nature of the referral. For example, evaluations for anxiety may also include social-emotional testing such as rating scales and interviews, or may draw on existing documentation of a prior diagnosis. The college accommodations evaluation offered by Blueprint Evaluations is a psychoeducational evaluation and provides reports designed to meet current college documentation standards.
It depends. Many colleges require evaluations conducted within the past three to five years, and some require more recent documentation. A childhood diagnosis alone is often not sufficient. If your current documentation is outdated, an updated evaluation is typically required before accommodations can be approved.
Because psychoeducational evaluations are considered educationally related rather than medically related, they are typically not covered by insurance. Blueprint Evaluations does not bill insurance directly. However, partial reimbursement may be possible depending on your insurance plan, and a superbill can be provided upon request for you to submit to your insurance provider.
No, and any evaluator who makes that guarantee is not being straightforward with you. Accommodation decisions are made by each school's disability support office, not by the evaluator. It is also worth noting that an evaluation may not always result in a diagnosis or accommodation recommendations, as findings are based entirely on your individual results.
What I can guarantee is a thorough, comprehensive evaluation and a well-documented report that gives you the strongest possible foundation for moving forward. If you are unsure whether a college accommodations evaluation is the right fit, please reach out. I am happy to discuss what you or your child is experiencing and help you figure out the best next step.
Get the Clarity and Documentation You Need to Move Forward
Whether you are heading into your first semester or already in college and struggling without support, a college accommodations evaluation provides answers about what is getting in your way and the documentation to access the support you need to do your best.
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