What type of support do accommodations provide for students with disabilities?

Accommodations specifically refer to adjustments or modifications made to the learning environment or instructional processes that support students with disabilities. The purpose of accommodations is to enable these students to access the curriculum and demonstrate their knowledge without altering the fundamental learning objectives.

Tools that facilitate task completion, such as extended time for tests, modified assignments, or the use of technology, are designed to help students engage with the material in a meaningful way. By providing these supports, accommodations ensure that students can fully participate in the educational process and work towards achieving their educational goals.

In contrast, while emotional counseling, resources for behavioral management, and lowered academic expectations might be beneficial in certain contexts, they do not specifically align with the definition of accommodations as they relate directly to enabling access to learning and supporting task completion. Redistributions of tasks or expectations do not align with providing equitable access, which is the primary goal of accommodations.