This passage explains that accommodations under Section 504 and the ADA are meant to provide equal access and opportunity, not guaranteed success. I learned that accommodations are considered a “means” to help students participate fairly in education, rather than an automatic entitlement. The reading also emphasized that colleges must focus on preventing discrimination and ensuring students have the same opportunity to succeed as everyone else. Overall, the passage highlights the importance of balancing fairness, access, and individual responsibility in higher education.
