Accommodations in Education Accommodations are intended to reduce or eliminate the effects of a students disability accommodations are T he supports andor services that provide equal access to instruction ID: 617539
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Accommodations in Education
Accommodations are intended to reduce or eliminate the effects of a student’s disability; accommodations are:
The supports and/or services that provide equal access to instruction; Based on individual strengths and needs (case by case basis); Accommodations: Do not change the information or the amount of information to be learned; and DO not fundamentally alter or lower standards or expectations. Slide3
Examples of Accommodations in Education
Large print
Extended time to complete a task/assignmentText to speech softwarePreferential seatingSign language interpreterSlide4
Accommodations in the Workplace
A job accommodation is a reasonable adjustment to a job or work environment that makes it possible for an individual with a disability to perform job duties (U.S. Department of Labor). Job accommodations can make it possible for individuals with disabilities to:
Apply for jobsPerform essential job functionsBe as productive as their co-workersAccomplish tasks with greater ease or indepenceSlide5
Examples of Accommodations in the Workplace
Air purifier
Flexible schedulingPrivate officeUse of computer softwareFor more information check out the Job
Accommodation Network (JAN):
askjan.orgSlide6
Modifications in Education
Modifications in education are utilized when accommodations do not meet the educational needs of a student.
Modifications: Alter or reduce an individual’s learning expectations;Change what is being measured or assessed; and/orFundamentally alter or lower the level of material presented. Slide7
Examples of Instructional Modifications
Alternative grading scales
Assignment reductionSimplified text/contentSlide8
Key Differences
Accommodations
change how the students learns the material.Modifications change what the student is taught or expected to learn. Slide9
When to Request an Accommodation
An individual with a disability should consider requesting an accommodation PRIOR to actually NEEDING one!
Be aware of your strengths and challenges and investigate the expectations of your educational or workplace setting. If a course or job requires a great deal of reading, and you have a learning disability, disclose your disability and start planning for possible accommodations with your instructor and/or disability specialist. Use this resource to let more about various accommodations and modifications: http://goo.gl/BxukJrSlide10
How to Request an Accommodation
In the workplace speak to your immediate supervisor and/or
a designated disability specialistIn an educational setting speak to your instructor AND a designated disability specialistComplete any necessary paperwork, which typically includes: Providing evidence of your disability from a licensed professional; and Formerly request (verbally or in writing) an accommodation Slide11
Alternatives to Requested Accommodations
There are times when an individual’s request for an accommodation will be denied. When this happens an individual must:
Be sure to know her/his rightsBe aware of possible alternativesBe flexible and start the process of requesting an accommodation early to allow for enough time to gain access to any accommodation or to determine appropriate alternatives. Slide12
Summary
Know your needs.
Know your options.Know your rights.