Academic Adjustments
What Types of Academic Adjustments May be Approved?
There is no general access plan that is appropriate for all students or for a particular disability. Students may require different academic adjustments in different courses. The most appropriate plan provides equal access coupled with consideration of the disability and documentation, student preferences, program, faculty, and institutional requirements for a particular course, and applicable laws. Academic adjustments may include, but are not limited to:
Testing Modifications
- Reduced distraction test taking environment
- Extended time
- Use of a computer for written responses
- Reader or text-to-speech program
- Use of a calculator
- Use of a closed-circuit television (CCTV)
- Screen reading software program
- Screen magnification software program
- Tests printed in large font
Other Adjustments, Including Auxiliary Aids and Services
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Note-taking assistance, such as:
- Use of a computer for note-taking in class
- Use of recording technology
- Copies of peer class notes
- Sign Language Interpreters
- Alternative Format Print Materials (e-text, large print, Braille)
- Use of a Frequency Modulation (FM) system
- Communications Access Real-Time (CART)
- Closed captioning for course videos
- Notification of emergency evacuation assistance
- Course materials provided in large font
- ADA Part-time TAP
- Reduced Course Load
- Personal Care Attendant