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Accommodations Overview
- Absence Leniency / Extensions
- Access to food / drink / water to manage health needs
- Access to technology or equipment to monitor health needs
- Accessible Digital Format
- Alternative Format Test
- Assistive Listening Device
- Audio Books
- Audio descriptions needed
- Classroom Microphone (required)
- Distraction Reduced Environment
- Accessible Digital Text
- Extended Time for Exams and Quizzes
- Glean Note Taking Software
- Handouts prior to class
- Instructor provided class notes prior to class when available
- Large Print Classroom Materials
- Live Scribe / Smart Pen
- Note-taking Accommodations in the Classroom
- Peer Note Taking
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Permission to use laptop in class
- Photograph white board notes/examples
- Preferential Seating
- Private Room and Reduced Distraction Environment during Testing
- Provision to sit-stand-move
- Real Time Transcribing/CART Captioning
- Scribe/Dictate during exams or Quizzes
- Sign Language Interpreting
- Student allowed to Audio Record Lectures
- Student to receive Power Point presentations prior to lecture
- Tests/Exams administered in PAPER format - not on computer
- Video--captions needed
- Wheelchair Access
Permission to use laptop in class
The use of computers in NDSU classrooms is of utmost importance for many students with disabilities, as it provides them with equal opportunities to learn and participate effectively in their academic journey. Computers offer numerous benefits for students with disabilities, such as visual impairments, as they can access specialized software and screen readers that convert text to speech or enlarge text for easier comprehension. For students with hearing impairments, computers facilitate communication through real-time transcription and captioning services. Additionally, students with mobility impairments can utilize adaptive technologies like speech recognition or alternative input devices, enabling them to navigate and interact with digital resources independently. Furthermore, computers promote inclusivity by offering customizable learning environments, allowing students with cognitive or learning disabilities to adjust settings, access digital learning aids, and reinforce their comprehension. Overall, the integration of computers in the classroom empowers students with disabilities to overcome barriers and fully engage in their educational pursuits.