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Accommodations Available to Qualified Students with Disabilities
Reasonable Accommodations make it possible for a student with a disability to fully participate in the educational process. Providing accommodations to ensure full participation and complete access does not require the instructor to compromise academic standards when evaluating academic performance. Physical Access Physical facilities on the Methodist University campus are fundamentally accessible. Classroom buildings and student services buildings are accessible throughout the community. There exists an on-going effort to remove barriers and increase safety on campus. Students are encouraged to report any difficulty with accessibility or safety to the Disability Services Office. Physical Impairments The degree of disability is variable from one individual to another. Students may have difficulty in getting to or from class, performing in class and managing out-or-in class tests and assignments. In addition to physical access, students may require:
Visual Impairments Students with visual impairments may require the following modifications:
Hearing Impairments Accommodations may include:
Specific Learning Disabilities (Including ADHD) Students with learning disabilities have specific academic challenges. Accommodations are based on these academic needs. These accommodations may include the following:
Speech Impairments Speech impairments range from problems with articulation or voice strength to complete loss of voice. Some of these difficulties can be managed by mechanical devices such as electronic speaking machines or computerized voice synthesizers. These are considered personal adaptive devices to be provided by the student. Speech impairments can be aggravated by the anxiety inherent in oral communication in a group. As a result, course modifications such as one-to-one presentations may be considered. Psychiatric & Psychological Impairments The National Institute of Mental Health estimates that one in five people in the United States has some form of psychiatric disability, but only one in five persons with a diagnosable psychiatric disorder ever seeks treatment due to the strong stigmatization involved. Sensitivity to confidentiality is very important. Some of the common psychological disorders are depression, anxiety, post traumatic distress disorder, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Autism and Turrets Syndrome would also classify under this heading. Accommodations for psychological impairments may include:
Head Injury/Traumatic Brain Injury Head injury or traumatic brain injury is considered a medical diagnosis.
However, the effects of these injuries may be very different from
one individual to another. For example, an individual may experience
limitations similar to a learning disorder while another person
may experience vision impairment. Each case must be considered separately
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