Academic Accommodations

Some Examples of Academic Accommodations

(partial list)

Blind/Low Vision

• Seating near front of class
• Large print handouts, lab signs, and equipment labels, audio books
• TV monitor connected to microscope to enlarge images
• Class assignments made available in electronic format
• Computer equipped to enlarge screen characters and images

Hearing Impairment

• Note takers and/or transcripts of class sessions, captioned films
• Extra exam time, alternative testing arrangements
• Visual, aural, and tactile instructional demonstrations
• Computer with voice output, spellchecker, and grammar checker

Attention Deficit Disorder

• Note takers
• Extra exam time
• Testing in quiet environment

Mobility Impairment

• Note taker/lab assistant; group lab assignments
• Classrooms, labs, and field trips in accessible locations
• Adjustable tables; lab equipment located within reach
• Class assignments made available in electronic format
• Computer equipped with adapted input device (e.g., voice input, Morse code, alternative keyboard)

Systemic Disability/ Chronic Illness

• Note takers
• Flexible attendance requirements and extra exam time
• Assignments made available in electronic format; use of e-mail to facilitate communication

Psychiatric Disability

• Modifications to attendance policies
• Flexibility in deadlines
• Extra time on exams if medication side effects impair concentration