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Another way that you can get support through Accessibility Services is with exam accommodations. These accommodations will be decided upon based on your documentation and conversation with your Accessibility Advisor. These accommodations can support students with skills such as:
Extra Time
Extra time on exams provides students with the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and abilities without the limitations imposed by their disabilities, ensuring a fair and equitable assessment process. This accommodation fosters a supportive learning environment, reduces stress and anxiety, and allows students to fully showcase their understanding of the material, ultimately promoting academic success.
Distraction Reduced Space
Distraction-reduced space during exams offers students a conducive environment for concentration, minimizing external stimuli that may impede their focus or exacerbate sensory sensitivities. This accommodation promotes equal access to assessments, allowing students to perform to the best of their abilities without the challenges posed by environmental distractions, thereby enhancing their exam performance.
Private Room
A private room during exams provides students with a quiet and controlled environment, minimizing distractions and accommodating sensory sensitivities or concentration difficulties.
A private room also accommodates individualized arrangements, such as extended time or use of a distracting fidget.
Reference Sheet
A reference sheet during exams serves as a valuable tool to help students focus on relevant material during study and organize key information that may be challenging to recall under stress, particularly for students with memory barriers. This accommodation offers essential support by providing key concepts or equations, enabling students to apply their knowledge and problem-solving skills effectively, ultimately promoting equitable access to assessments and enhancing their ability to demonstrate their understanding.
Formula Sheet
A formula sheet during exams can serve as a helpful aid, providing students with essential formulas and information that may otherwise be challenging to recall due to memory-related disabilities or processing difficulties. This accommodation enables students to focus on problem-solving and application rather than struggling to recall specific formulas, thereby enhancing their ability to demonstrate their understanding and skills effectively.
Personal Laptop
Using a personal laptop during exams offers several benefits, including providing students with a familiar and accessible tool for completing assessments, accommodating specific software or accessibility features necessary for their needs, such as speech-to-text or magnifying applications. This accommodation promotes equitable access to exams, allowing students to work efficiently and independently, thereby enhancing their ability to demonstrate their knowledge and skills accurately.
Defer Exams
Exam deferrals offer several benefits, including providing students with additional time to manage health-related issues or accommodations that may impact their ability to perform optimally on the original exam date. This accommodation promotes fairness and equal opportunity by ensuring that students have the necessary support and flexibility to demonstrate their knowledge and skills under the most conducive conditions.