Commonly Utilized Accommodations
Commonly Requested Academic Accommodations and/or Adjustments
Visual Impairments | Motor Impairments | Hearing Impairments | Speech Impairments | Learning Disabilities | ADHD | Psychological Disabilities
The following list is not an exhaustive list of accommodations or academic adjustments. This list is meant to provide instructors with a guide of potential accommodation requests that may be considered a reasonable accommodation in a classroom setting.
Students with Visual Impairments:
 Electronic copies of notes, handouts, overheads, or chalkboard notes
Use of a scribe or note taker
Seating locations (close to the chalkboard or screen)
Tape-recorded lectures
Taped textbooks
Alternate test format: oral, Braille, or large print
Use of a computer with voice input or output software computer along with word processing software . For further information on some software products refer to: Jaws and Open Book, Kurzweil 1000 and 3000, IBM Via Voice, Dragon Naturally Speaking, Zoomtext.
Extended time and alternate locations for examinations
Use of a closed circuit enlargement system CCTV description
Copies of notes, overheads, chalkboard notes, handouts
Enlarged textbooks, notes, tests, handouts
Electronic textbooks
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Students with Motor Impairments:
Relocation of the class to a more accessible location
Provide space among the desks for a wheelchair or a wheelchair accessible desk/table
Provide advanced notice if the class activity will be held elsewhere
Reduce the writing load through the use of handouts, supplementary texts, etc.
Use of a note-taker or tape recorder
Reasonable consideration for lateness due to difficulties in the location of classroom
or schedule
Extended time for testing
Use of a computer for written work. Student may utilize: Dragon Naturally Speaking, IBM Via Voice,
Use of a scribe for testing
Oral or taped test responses
Provision of instructor’s notes, overheads, chalkboard notes, and handouts when appropriate to reduce the need for writing (electronic copies of above may be preferred)
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Students with Hearing Impairments:
Use of a sign language interpreter or real time captionist ODS Policies and Procedures for Interpreters in the Classroom, Student Responsibilities in Utilizing Interpreters, ODS Policies and Procedures for Real Time Captionists, Student Responsibilities in Utilizing a Real Time Captionist
Use of a note taker
Use of a tape recorder
Instructors using a lapel microphone for an assistive listening device (ald). For further information on ald's: http://www.wou.edu/education/sped/nwoc/demyst/index.html
Seating location
Providing a written sheet of “new” terms is helpful
Use visual aids when possible
Provision of instructor’s notes, overheads, chalkboard notes, and handouts when appropriate (electronic copies of above may be preferred)
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Students with Speech Impairments:
Increased writing, decreased speaking tasks
Use of a voice output computer or other speech generated technology . Student may utilize: Dragon Naturally Speaking, IBM Via Voice,
Provide individual sessions to allow the student to clarify information presented in the lecture since the student may be reluctant to speak in class.
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Students with Learning Disabilities and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder:
Seating location
Use of a note taker or tape recorder
Extended test time
Alternative location for a test
Use of memory aids such as a calculator, thesaurus, spell checker, or formula cardsDirections and deadlines given both orally and in writing
Use of visual aids when possible
Use of a word processor to take a test . Student may utilize: Kurzweil 1000 and 3000, IBM Via Voice,
Dragon Naturally Speaking
Reduce the writing load through the use of handouts, supplementary texts, etc.
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Students with Psychological Disabilities:
Reasonable consideration for absences and lateness
Reasonable consideration for fluctuating performance
Assisting in developing a study schedule
Use of a note-taker or tape recorder
Alternate test location to reduce anxiety and provide freedom from distractions
Special seating (e.g., next to the door, in the back of the room)
Extended time on testing and some assignments
Establish a signal to indicate when behavior is inappropriate
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