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Examples of Reasonable Accommodations

The following list includes items that can work for hybrid, face-to-face, and online classes. However, not all items will work in an online (or in a face to face) class. For example, an instructor cannot reasonably expect a student to get a sign language interpreter every time they want to view a video. In that case, captions provide a reasonable alternative.

Learning disabilities

• Use of computer with spell check/grammar check during essay exams

• Duplication of overhead transparencies

• Note sharing

• Tape recorder in the classroom

• Testing in a distraction reduced environment

• Use of textbooks on audiotape for students with reading disabilities

• Use of a calculator during testing of students with math calculation or math reasoning disabilities

• Extended testing time that is proctored in most appropriate setting -- classroom, specialized onscreen display (a computer monitor with a control panel for controlling viewing, also known as an OSD), or Testing Center

• No penalty or spelling on assignments written in-class without dictionary/spell check

Attention deficit/hyperactive disorder (AD/HD)

• Providing the student with a copy of overhead transparencies

• Note sharing

• Use of a tape recorder to facilitate note taking

• Textbooks on tape

• Alternative testing format (i.e., extended time for tests in most appropriate setting – classroom, OSD, or Testing Center)

• Supervised breaks during exams

Visual impairment

• Use of low vision aids such as a magnifying glass, monocular, or CCTV

• Use of computer with programs like JAWS or ZoomText

• Duplication of overhead transparencies

• Enlarged print for testing

• Note sharing

• Readers for tests

• Scribe for exams

• Tape recorder in the classroom

• Textbooks on tape

• Written materials provided in an alternative format

• Alternative testing format (i.e., tests in Braille, extended testing time in OSD)

• Types of alternate format of printed material for student with blindness/visual impairments include

  • Computer disk

  • Convert the text of materials to ASCII format

  • Braille Adaptive equipment will be necessary to provide alternate format in Braille.  Braille is probably the least requested alternate format for students with blindness.

Hearing impairment

• Providing a sign language interpreter

• Provide transcripts of audio-visual materials

• Note sharing

• Priority seating in the classroom

• Use of captioned videos, when available

• Extended time on oral tests that require an interpreter in most appropriate setting – classroom or OSD

Mobility impairment

• Special seating in classroom (i.e., chair, larger desk, wheelchair accessible desk)

• Duplication of overhead transparencies

• Learning assistant

• Note sharing

• Scribe for exams

• Tape recorder in classroom

• Extended testing time in most appropriate setting – classroom, OSD, or Testing Center