Sara, I like the idea of having a joint conversation with the student and, perhaps, the disability "expert" regarding what kind of support is needed. But I want to make sure you don't confuse the role of that expert in general circumstances. They can be helpful in facilitating a conversation with the student regarding possible support and arrangements in the classroom. But determining specifically was (at a minimum) MUST be done to assure equal access is, very often, exactly the assigned role of that individual. They have both the authority and responsibility to make those decisions on behalf of the institution and the student. Dr. Jane Jarrow