Accessibility and Accommodations
Extra time on tests is an example of this type of support.
What is an accommodation?
Most disabilities are visible.
False—many disabilities are invisible.
This type of dog is specially trained to guide people who are blind or have low vision.
What is a guide dog
This would be considered to be one of the major requirements for a person to be classified as having a disability according to the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
What is (1) has a condition that limits one or more major life activities; (2) has record of such impairment; (3) is considered to have such impairment?
Ramps, elevators, and curb cuts help create this.
What is physical accessibility
People with disabilities prefer being helped automatically.
False—always ask first.
These animals can alert people with diabetes when their blood sugar is too high or too low
What are diabetic alert dogs
This is the world's only university in which all programs and services are specifically designed to accommodate deaf and hard of hearing students.
What is Gallaudet University?
A legal document that provides accommodations for K–12 students with disabilities.
What is an IEP (Individualized Education Program)
Disability is only a medical issue.
False—disability is a social, cultural, and human rights issue.
Autism, ADHD, and dyslexia fall under this category of disabilities.
What are neurodivergent or neurodevelopmental disabilities
This mobility tool helps a person move independently on wheels instead of walking.
What is a wheelchair
This common accommodation helps students who need information in an auditory form instead of print.
What are audio recordings or text‑to‑speech?
Assistive technology makes learning “easier” for disabled people.
Myth—it makes learning accessible, not easier.
This term refers to disabilities not immediately visible to others.
What is an invisible disability?
This small device worn in the ear or behind it helps amplify sounds for people who are hard of hearing.
What is a hearing aid
This type of technology reads aloud text on a screen for people with visual impairments.
What is a screen reader
This accommodation provides real‑time text on videos, lectures, or presentations.
What are captions
Disability is a normal part of human diversity.
Fact!
Diabetes, epilepsy, and chronic fatigue syndrome are examples of this major type of disability.
What are chronic health disabilities
This handheld tool helps people with visual impairments detect obstacles and navigate safely
What is a white cane
These friendly animals provide emotional comfort but are not legally considered service animal
What are emotional support animals