Sarah Smoger

Cody, Exactly, the additional time "levels the playing field". The student is still expected to do the same level of work as is expected of every other student in the class. Sarah Smoger

Heidy, Interesting. Sometimes, just knowing that the additional time is available to the student, provides piece of mind-reducing anxiety and allowing the student to focus on the tests content rather than worrying about finishing. Sarah Smoger

Christopher, Interesting, I'd love to hear some examples in which a student has "abused" their right to accommodation (if they are truly disabled). Sarah Smoger

Diane, Great example. It sounds like your institution has employed the concepts of universal design as well as comprehensive support services to assist students in achieving academic success. Sarah Smoger

Tami, I'd have to know more about the structure of the group reviews. It's possible that there aren't any reasonable accommodations for a student with ADHD/ADD with relation to the study groups. Perhaps a note-taker, the ability to record the session, etc. You would have to manage it on a case-by-case basis depending on what the student is requesting for accommodations and how the groups are facilitated. Sarah Smoger

Darcy, I completely agree. I can tell you in the last 12+ years I've been in higher education, the number of students requesting accommodations has risen dramatically. I believe that we will continue to see the number of requests increase as time goes on and students who at one time thought higher education was unattainable due to disabilities, are looking at continuing their education. Sarah Smoger

Sheral, Thanks for the examples! It provides some great insights as to how accommodations can "even the playing field". Sarah Smoger

Boni, What a great story. Thanks for sharing. Sarah Smoger

Boni, Exactly. That's how the process should work. Sarah Smoger

Crystal, Thanks for sharing. This is a great example of perseverance! Sarah Smoger