This section addresses: Academic Adjustments, Auxiliary Aids, Services, and Instruction; Substitutions and Waivers; Testing; and Other Accommodations.
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This case addresses the university’s denial of approved academic adjustments related to the student’s disability. Student had used the adjustments and auxiliary aids as an undergraduate, and on both the SAT and LSAT, including access to recorded class lectures, notetaking, distraction-free testing environment, and other accommodations. (2018)
This case addresses attendance in terms of absences and/or extensions on assignments as an accommodation. See also University of Massachusetts Resolution Agreement. (2018)
This case addresses extended time on assignments. College did not give extended time on all assignments, and required student to meet with instructor on an assignment-by-assignment basis to determine if it would be granted. (2017)
Case addresses student enrolling in a biology class. Student was advised out of the class, denied her use of academic adjustments in the class, and required to request permission each time she used her adjustments. (2017)
This case addresses a student with a mental health disability that became a behavioral concern to the student and the campus. Note: the link for this letter goes to Bazelon Center for Mental Health Law: Campus Mental Health section of website. (2008)
This case addresses a graduate program in a clinical setting. Student has generalized anxiety disorder and nonverbal learning disabilities. Accommodation requests include attendance, reduced work-load in terms of cases, additional time for assignments. Essential program requirements question. (1999)
This is a case of denial of academic adjustments relative to testing in a clinical program; includes blanket disallowance of certain accommodations, and instructions for process to evaluate for fundamental alteration. (2017)
OCR found that the college discriminated against SWD with its blanket policy to not approve any requests for extended time on assignments. (2015)
Extended time on assignments and interactive process, revision of policies and procedures. Irvine Valley College Resolution Agreement. (2015)
The Justice Department filed a joint motion for entry of a landmark consent decree to resolve allegations that the Law School Admission Council (LSAC) engaged in widespread and systemic discrimination in violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The decree also required that an independent panel of experts create a “best practices” LSAT Process for Requesting Accommodations, which was published in 2015. (2014)
Jane Doe v. Samuel Merritt University, addressed test accommodations for Generalized Anxiety Disorder and Panic Disorder with Agoraphobia, in medical license examination. (2013)
A new settlement agreement with Lesley University, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, concerns reasonable modifications to Lesley’s food services for students with celiac disease and food allergies. (2012)
In Turner v. Association of American Medical Colleges (2008) 167 Cal.App.4th 1401 [85 Cal.Rptr.3d 94] (Turner I), this court held that, “when taking a standardized test, individuals with learning disabilities and other conditions affecting their ability to read are not entitled to accommodations under California’s Unruh Civil Rights Act (Civ. Code, § 51)[1] and Disabled Persons Act (DPA) (§ 54 et seq.).” The appellate court reversed the trial court’s decision in favor of plaintiffs. (2011)
Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam and the Multistate Bar Exam using a computer equipped with assistive technology software known as JAWS and ZoomText. (2011)
Use of computer equipped with an accessible screen-reading program called JAWS (which stands for Job Access With Speech) that is commonly used by individuals with visual impairments to access Multistate Bar Exam. (2011)
This settlement agreement between the United States of America and National Board of Medical Examiners addresses establishment of testing accommodation policies and procedures for persons with disabilities who are seeking to take the United States Medical Licensing Examination. (2011)
This case addresses a request for accommodation on the New York State Bar Exam, due to dyslexia. (2000)
U.S. Board of Appeals findings in this case regarding learning disabilities and testing accommodations on a national board examination. (2000)
Wong v. Regents of the University of California (LD Accommodations in Medical School). (1999)
Guckenberger v. Boston University addresses the need for a deliberative procedure for course substitutions. (1998)
Documents
This case addresses attendance, and the inability to attend classes due to disability (multiple chemical sensitivities). (1996)
OCR Letter 10092044. Qualified student with a disability, academic accommodations, open book/open notes accommodation, auxiliary aids, math class. OCR Letter College of Southern Nevada Word version (2010)
OCR letter Mt San Antonio, regarding course substitution for a mathematics course. Accessible. (1997)
Cal State San Bernardino Settlement statement regarding office hours, note takers, motorized carts, alternate formats, testing accommodations, Campus labs access and hours, emergency evacuation, architectural barriers, etc. (2007)