ACCOMMODATIONS SIMPLIFIED
In high school and college, reasonable and appropriate accommodations may include but are not limited to:
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Enlarged print
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Books in alternate format (on tape, digital format)
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Taping of lectures
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Notetaker/note taking assistance — volunteer or paid
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Classroom scribe/typist
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Test accommodations:
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extended test time, reader, scribe, distraction limiting environment
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Assistive technology: screen readers, dictation software, graphic organizers
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Captionist
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Sign Language Interpreter
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FM listening systems
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Seating access for wheelchair user
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Service animals
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Housing accommodations:
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Wheelchair-accessible room, visual fire alarm, single room request
MODIFICATIONS AND RELATED SERVICES,
NOT ACCOMMODATIONS
High school students may receive the following modifications and related services provided by the school
district. However, modifications and related services are not considered reasonable and appropriate
accommodations in college.
Check the boxes of the accommodations, modifications and related services that you currently use.
o Adapted materials
o Individualized instruction
o Shortened assignments
o Behavior support plans
o Word banks for tests
o Weekly progress notes
o Modified tests
o Waiver of Code of Conduct
o Unlimited time on tests
o Transportation
o Prompting/cueing on tests
o Speech therapy
o Sample problem/math toolbox for test
o Psychological services
o Retesting
o Orientation and mobility services
o Modified curriculum
o Communication devices
o Altered course standards
o Personal care aides
o Course waivers
o Instructional aides
o Copies of teacher notes
o Learning support assistance
o Individualized study guides
o Other _____________________