Using feedback and responses from our shared measurement system, the SOAR Portal, Data Dive presents insights into the challenges faced by students with disabilities and offers resources to support them.
Harnessing Success with Accommodations
While universities have been required to provide accommodations to students with disabilities for many decades, studies related to students with disabilities and academic success remain scarce. However, some research suggests that, along with health promotion interventions and social integration (e.g. peer relationships), receiving appropriate accommodations has a positive effect on academic performance.
When looking at how the TAPDINTO-STEM students feel about their level of satisfaction with accommodations received compared to their academic success, consistently, they reported more positive outcomes when they are satisfied with their accommodations, whereas they felt more challenged if they were not satisfied with, nor receiving accommodations at all.
In recognition that accommodations must be a service provided beyond university compliance, requesting appropriate accommodations can provide support needed for students to be their best and aid in managing academic success.
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What Students are Saying
” [Ask] questions oriented around their success rather than their limitations can be of incredible use in finding what will be most beneficial for the students, as well as creating a positive frame of reference for these students in thinking about their future goals and endeavors.”
“I wish that some professors would understand that every student learns differently and should be more understanding of that fact.”
“Many professors view students using their 504 accommodations as unfair to other students and have told me that using notes is unfair. View it from our perspective how we are struggling because of our disabilities.”
“Be mindful of your audience, and understand that a lot of individuals may require a lot of encouragement or alternative methods in order to feel comfortable sharing.”
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