Reasonable Accommodations

  • An accommodation is a modification that is made to a course, program, service, job, activity, or facility that eliminates or minimizes disability-related barriers to allow for equal access.
  • There is often more than one way to accommodate a situation or activity. In order for an accommodation to be considered reasonable, however, it must meet four criteria:
    • It must not compromise essential requirements of a course, program, job, activity, or facility. 
    • It must not cause an undue administrative or financial hardship.
    • It must not compromise the safety of the student or others.
    • It must not fundamentally alter a course or program.
  • An access consultant will work with you and each student to determine if an accommodation is reasonable.  Different courses may require different accommodations. Each plan is tailored to the student and their courses. For example, accommodations used in the classroom may be different from those used in a laboratory setting.