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Academic Accommodation

Also known as: Educational Accommodation, Reasonable Adjustment in Education

Modifications to academic requirements, procedures, or environments that enable students and scholars with disabilities to participate equally in educational activities. Academic accommodations may include extended time for exams, alternative format materials, note-taking assistance, flexible deadlines, and use of assistive technology. The emergence of generative AI has complicated accommodation discussions, as AI-assisted work may simultaneously serve as a legitimate disability accommodation and raise concerns about academic integrity.

Category: Accessibility Rights · Education

Related: Accommodation · Disability Disclosure · Assistive Technology · Universal Design for Learning

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