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AccessAbility Services is committed to supporting undergraduate and graduate students with experiential learning opportunities including placement and practicums.

Appropriate accommodations for the classroom might not be relevant or appropriate in a practicum or placement. The core/essential requirements of a placement or practicum will differ significantly from what happens in the classroom. Therefore, many accommodations in the classroom would not apply in a placement or practicum setting.

For some students, the demands of a clinical environment reveal unexpected disability-related barriers that might not have required accommodations or consideration in the past. These may include but are not limited to:

• specific tasks
• the complexity and volume of instructions and directions in a new setting
• placement schedules
• supervisory relationships
• the complexity of disability-related absences when working with vulnerable populations (e.g., patients)

Information for students:

Students are encouraged to meet with their Disability Advisor well in advance of any placement or practicum (this includes CO-OP) to discuss accommodations, possible needs and processes. Communication is essential as the accommodations process is a shared responsibility between the student, the academic department and field supervisors and AccessAbility Services.

Expectations:

• Meet placement and practicum core requirements
• Maintain clear communication with supervisor, program and AccessAbility Services
• Maintain professional standards (i.e., punctual for shift, clear communication regarding absences, record keeping, accepting and responding to constructive feedback, etc.)

including:

• Best practices in the accommodation process
• Task analysis
• Deciding appropriate accommodations
• Strategies in clinical settings
• Registering for accommodations

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