Links
Case of mental health disabilities that impacted the student’s ability to participate in the program and to satisfy the Technical Standards of the FSU pharmacy program. This was an appeal; the original ruling was upheld. (2018)
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)
Settlement agreement between the United States and Gwinnett College regarding student with HIV who was forced to withdraw from Medical Assistant Program. (2014)
Findings of appeal by medical student with bilateral cochlear implants who was denied CART services. (2013)
Case of nursing student with hearing impairment. (2013)
This case addresses modifications to practicum and student teaching in Education of Deaf Children teacher preparation program. (2006)
Falcone was dismissed because “you have been unable to demonstrate, with or without accommodations, that you can synthesize data obtained in a clinical setting to perform clinical reasoning, which is an essential element of functioning as a medical student and ultimately as a physician.” (2004)
Wong v. Regents of the University of California (Learning Disabilities Accommodations in Medical School). (1999)
Southeastern Community College v. Davis is a landmark case that addresses physical qualifications for admission to clinical training programs. (1979)
Documents
OCR Letter 09-09-2120 Academic accommodations in a clinical setting; Grievance procedures; retaliation. Title links to accessible PDF version. OCR Letter Los Medanos Community College – accessible Word version is also available. (2009)
OCR Letter 09-09-2022 Essential functions in a clinical setting; Licensed Vocational Nurse to Registered Nurse Bridge Program. Title links to accessible PDF. OCR Letter College of the Sequoias – accessible Word version is also available. (2009)
OCR Letter 09-06-2011 Implementation of accommodation; Adaptive furniture accommodation; Nursing Program. The title links to an accessible PDF version of the letter. OCR Letter Napa Valley College – accessible Word version is also available. (2006)