WVU CED introduces a new handbook for reasonable accommodations in the college classroom

The guide outlines the rights and responsibilities of both students and faculty to support reasonable accommodations.

Monday, March 10, 2025

The WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities has created a Handbook for Reasonable Accommodations in the College Classroom as as a comprehensive resource that supports both faculty and students throughout the reasonable accommodations process.

For students, this guide helps them understand their rights, identify their needs and learn how to request accommodations.

For faculty, this guide helps them understand their responsibilities while learning how to receive accommodation requests, discuss them with students and implement them into their classroom.

What are reasonable accommodations?

Reasonable accommodations are adjustments that remove barriers and enable students with disabilities to have equal access to education. Examples include extended time on exams, note-taking assistance, accessible classroom locations and the use of assistive technologies.

To begin the process of requesting accommodations, contact your university or college's disability services office (sometimes called office of accessibility or student accommodations). WVU students can reach out to the Office of Student Accommodations (OSA).

View/download PDF version of the Handbook for Reasonable Accommodations in the College Classroom.

View web version of the Handbook for Reasonable Accommodations in the College Classroom.