Accommodations for students with disabilities

Find inclusive accommodations that support students with disabilities. Discover top ideas to create an accessible and welcoming learning environment for all students.
Postsecondary education facilities that receive federal funding are required to give students with disabilities reasonable accommodations. Students can request accommodations. To receive accommodations in college, students must take the lead in disclosing their disability to the DSS office, providing documentation of the disability, and advocating for the accommodations they need. Requirements for documentation will vary, so students should follow the guidelines of their college or university. College Success, College Experience, College Hacks, College Life, College Ready, Accommodations For Students With Disabilities, Accommodation For Students, Developmental Disabilities, Learning Disabilities

Postsecondary education facilities that receive federal funding are required to give students with disabilities reasonable accommodations. Students can request accommodations. To receive accommodations in college, students must take the lead in disclosing their disability to the DSS office, providing documentation of the disability, and advocating for the accommodations they need. Requirements for documentation will vary, so students should follow the guidelines of their college or…

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Olivia Dunn
A woman stands in front of a college building with a black backpack.  Caption reads "Going to college with dysautonomia" and the NormaLyte logo at the bottom. Disability Lawyer, Disability Services, High School Life, College Life, Ehlers Danlos Awareness, Dysautonomia Pots, Portable Air Conditioners, Nerves Function, Hypermobility

Going to College with Dysautonomia It may be summer, but you only have less than a month away from school starting. College can be intimidating when you have a condition that can cause you to pass out without much notice. If you are someone with a form of dysautonomia or POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) who is contemplating college life, read on. These tips will ensure you have a seamless transition to college (or even high school) life. Under the 504 law, colleges are…

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Keri Snyder
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Accommodations allow students with dyslexia to perform at their intellectual ability in the school setting even if they are still reading below grade level. Here are some great accommodations for students with dyslexia that really work!

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Caren Skea
Academic Accommodations for Students with Learning Disabilities | DO-IT Academic Accommodations, Accommodation For Students, Teacher Info, Teacher Resources, Third Grade Lessons, Third Grade Reading, Struggling Students, Disability Awareness, Academic Planner

Achieving equal access through accommodations and universal design In recent years, the number of students diagnosed with disabilities who are attending postsecondary institutions has increased dramatically. Members of the largest group of students with disabilities have learning disabilities. In most situations, a learning disability is not readily observable. Because there

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Lyn Simons
Get your students engaged with these 6 tips from Inclusion Expert, Julie Causton! Teaching Practices, Learning Strategies, Teaching Tools, Teacher Resources, Learning Activities, Teaching Ideas, Teacher Toolkit, Teaching Life, Instructional Coaching

Hello, teacher friends! Let’s kick off today’s Inclusion Lab post with a quote from the amazing Julie Causton—author, educator, speaker, and true inclusion rockstar. When we put together our Classroom Hindsight ebooklet last year, which asked teachers “What do you wish you’d known your first year on the job?,” Julie gave this inspiring answer: […]

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