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A mobility impairment includes disabilities in which severe physical impairment(s) may
adversely affect the student's educational performance. This includes students who use
wheelchairs, assistive walking devices and/or has limited mobility of the arms and/or hands.
Examples of accommodations:
- Arrange the classroom differently, if necessary to accommodate the student's wheelchair or other mobility needs.
- Integrate accessible student seating in the classroom. Do not isolate the mobility impaired student unless requested.
- Arrange for a lab partner for the student if necessary.
- Allow students with upper limb impairments additional time to complete written assignments.
- Provide note taker/attendant to assist with lab work, group lab assignment.
- Allow the student with upper limb impairments to record the test answers on tape or give
answers to a note taker. Another option would be to allow the student to take the test
in the testing room located in the Office of Academic Services
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- Offer flexible exam dates and times.
- Offer classroom labs and field trips in accessible locations only.
- Ensure adjustable tables, lab equipment located within reach.
- Make assignments and exams available in electronic format.
- Equip computers with special input (e.g., voice input, Morse code, alternative keyboard).
- Allow withdrawals or incomplete for special circumstances directly related to disability.
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