Learn About Accommodations

Most people are able to learn from the things they see and hear in their environment, but some disabilities interfere with one or both of these information gathering methods.

If you have sensory impairments or learning disabilities, you may need to use accessible formats such as:

• Braille
• E-text or audio files for reading textbooks and classroom materials
• Screen enlargement software
• Speech to text software
• Text to speech software

Accommodations are directly linked to functional limitations caused by the disability.

Accommodations that affect the way you learn in the classroom or demonstrate knowledge may include:

• Accessible furniture
• American Sign Language (ASL)
• Captioned media
• Flexibility for assignment deadlines
• Notetaking assistance
• Real-Time Transcription (RTT)

Knowing what accommodations work for you improves your ability to do good work in the classroom and complete homework.

Some students need accommodations to complete tests. Frequently, testing outside of the classroom is scheduled. 

Common test accommodations include:

• Extended time
• Distraction-reduced location
• Memory aid
• Scribe/Reader
• Use of screen reader or speech-to-text software
• Use of word processing software for essay tests

In addition to classroom test accommodations, our Testing Services Location can coordinate accommodations for proctored tests for GED and other outside agencies.