Accommodations

When the wide variety of characteristics of potential users of facilities, services, and information resources are considered in the design process, they are more accessible to everyone. This process is called universal design. Universal design reduces, but does not eliminate, the need for accommodations for specific students. The best accommodations are unique to the individual and develop from a cooperative relationship between the student, instructor, staff, employer, and/or disability service provider.

In this area of The Employment Office, you will learn strategies for fully including students with disabilities in internships and other work-based learning activities. You will also read case studies and answers to questions frequently asked about accommodating students with disabilities in academic programs and careers.

• Postsecondary Instruction
  How faculty members can implement universal design considerations as they teach as well as accommodate students with disabilities.
• Employers
  How employers, career preparation offices, and students with disabilities can work together to assure access to work-based learning programs for students with disabilities. 
• Knowledge Base
  For case studies and frequently asked questions regarding this topic.