Most classroom accommodations are easy to arrange and will not take much time to administer. If, however, assistance is needed, contact the Dean of Students Office. The Office for Students with Disabilities will make the accommodation process simple and effective for both student and staff. The issue of fairness and classroom accommodation is raised often. Classroom accommodations provide an opportunity for students with disabilities to compete on equal terms with other students in class.
Individual accommodations are a civil right guaranteed under federal law.
The accommodations prescribed through the Dean of Students Office are not frivolous or arbitrary. They are individually designed for each student based on appropriate documentation on file in Student Services. Although accommodations may appear similar for many students, they are based on individualized need and disability documentation. Accommodations necessary for ensuring complete access to and full participation in the educational process do not require the instructor to adjust evaluations of academic performance. Rather, the accommodations make it possible for a student with a disability to truly learn the material presented and for an instructor to fairly evaluate the student's understanding of the material.