Which statement best describes how instructors should support students with disabilities?

• A. Instructors should make reasonable accommodations for these individuals
• B. Instructors should ensure all students meet the same standard without accommodations
• C. Instructors should penalize students who disclose disabilities
• D. Instructors should require students to seek external resources

Answer: (B)

Instructors should provide reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities to ensure equal access to learning and the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge. Reasonable accommodations adjust how instruction and assessments are delivered without lowering the required standards or outcomes. Examples include extended time on tests, alternative formats for materials, assistive technology, captioning or transcription, note-taking support, and seating adjustments. The goal is to remove barriers created by the disability so the student can participate fully and perform to the same expectations as other students. Denying accommodations would create unnecessary barriers; penalizing disclosure or pushing students to seek external resources places the burden on the student rather than on providing access and support.