Classroom Accommodations
Class Attendance
Modification to a class policy regarding attendance as an accommodation to a disability is appropriate when it is reasonable to do so. It is not reasonable to make such modifications when doing so means a substantial change on a course's essential elements. Students using wheelchairs or who have mobility disabilities may encounter obstacles to getting to class on time. Others may have periodic or irregular difficulties, either from their disability or from medication. Faculty and staff can help by being flexible in applying attendance and promptness rules to such students and in some cases, alternate assignments may be appropriate.