School Accommodations
What is an accommodation you might get in high school if you need extra time on tests?
Extended time on tests or assignments.
What office do you go to at college to ask for accommodations?
The Disability Services Office or Student Accessibility Services.
What is one support someone might use at work if they have a hard time with loud noises or too much sound?
Wearing noise-canceling headphones or working in a quiet space.
What is one accommodation that is available both in high school and college?
Extra time on tests.
What law requires public schools to provide accommodations for students with disabilities?
The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
Who helps make sure you get the accommodations you need at school?
Your special education teacher or case manager.
Name one accommodation colleges often provide to help with note-taking.
Access to lecture notes or a note-taker.
What law protects workers with disabilities and requires employers to provide accommodations?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
How is getting accommodations at work different from school?
At work, you must ask for them yourself and they might be more focused on physical tasks or scheduling.
Which law protects students and employees from discrimination based on disability?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
What is a common way teachers help students who have trouble focusing in class?
Sitting near the teacher or in a quiet area.
True or False: In college, you have to ask for accommodations every semester.
True
Name a workplace accommodation for someone who has trouble with physical tasks.
Modified equipment, a stool to sit on, or help with heavy lifting.
Name one support you might get in school but not in the workplace.
A special education teacher or IEP team.
True or False: You have the right to ask for accommodations if you have a disability.
True (If you have a disability, you have the right to ask for support that helps you succeed at school or work.)
Name a tool you might use in school to help with reading or writing.
A calculator, speech-to-text software, or audiobooks.
What document do you need to show colleges to get accommodations?
A current evaluation or documentation of your disability.
True or False: You have to tell your employer about your disability to get accommodations.
True, but only if you want accommodations.
Why do accommodations in college require more responsibility from the student?
Because the student has to request accommodations and provide documentation themselves.
What should you do if you think your rights to accommodations are not being respected?
Talk to a counselor, disability office, or advocate for help.
What is a modification, and how is it different from an accommodation?
A modification changes what you are expected to learn or do; an accommodation changes how you learn or show what you know.
How are accommodations in college different from high school?
In college, you must request accommodations yourself and provide documentation; schools don’t set them up automatically.
How can an employee ask for accommodations at work?
By talking with their manager or human resources and explaining what they need.
Give one example of a situation where a modification in school would not be allowed in college or work.
Lowering academic standards; college and work expect you to meet the standard with accommodations.
Why is it important to know your rights about accommodations?
So you can ask for the support you need and be treated fairly.