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We focus on equal access and the opportunity to participate fully at post-secondary institutions. Accommodations can be seen as a means, but not an actual end. This does not mean accommodations enhance success for students (even though we should hope they are successful).
Students can and do face a variety of disabilities, but are able to be successful with a level "playing field." With case-by-case consideration, students can be provided with proper accommodations and equal access to opportunities.
I have learned about Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, along with how these civil rights statutes relate to students in public and private institutions. Institutions may not discriminate on the basis of disability at any time. These laws determine that students with disabilities must have case-by-case consideration for accommodations so they have equal access to available opportunities while in higher education settings (the whole way through graduation.
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Career Ed Lounge is embedded in over eighty professional development portals serving the career and technical education community. Performance Groups in the Lounge are integrated with related learning opportunities offered on these portals. With a few exceptions, Performance Groups are also publicly available to any member of the Lounge to maximize peer-to-peer learning and performance outcomes.
