Accommodations are initially determined based on the classroom or online setting, and are written to apply to those specific settings. As students approach their degree requirements related to clinical, fieldwork, or internship experiences, accommodations may be different and therefore students should notify their Accommodations Specialist to discuss their needs.
Approval for accommodations related to experiential or application-based requirements is determined based on an individualized assessment of the student’s needs, the requirements of the degree or program, and considerations related to the placement site. This process requires communication with the student in addition to the coordinator of the clinical, fieldwork, or internship experience. As with any accommodation request, ODS must ensure that accommodation would not fundamentally alter the degree or program requirements, or pose a health or safety concern at the site.
If reasonable and appropriate accommodation is approved, ODS will notify the coordinator, who will work with the student and the site to implement the accommodation.
