Read aloud test questions and directions to student

The teacher reads test questions aloud to your child so they can understand what's being asked without having to read it themselves.

Testing & Assessment

Use text-to-speech (TTS) software on computerized tests

Your child uses a computer program that reads test questions aloud while they read along, helping them access the content.

Testing & Assessment

Provide Braille or large-print test booklets

The test is provided in Braille or extra-large print so your child can read it without needing additional technology.

Testing & Assessment

Allow use of scribe to record student responses

Your child tells their answers to an aide who writes down exactly what they say, word-for-word, without correcting grammar or spelling.

Testing & Assessment

Use colored overlays or special filters during testing

Your child uses a colored transparency placed over the test to reduce glare or make text easier to read.

Testing & Assessment

Provide test in paper format instead of computer-based

Your child takes the test on paper instead of on a computer if the computer version is harder for them to use.

Testing & Assessment

Provide test in digital format instead of paper-based

Your child takes the test on a computer where they can use text-to-speech, change font size, or use other digital tools.

Testing & Assessment

Ensure accessibility features are tested in advance

The school tests all of your child's accommodations (like text-to-speech) on the actual test before they take it for real.

Testing & Assessment

Provide audio description for visual test content

For tests with pictures, charts, or graphs, someone describes them in detail to your child so they understand the visual content.

Testing & Assessment

Provide text-to-speech software for reading assignments and assessments

Your child can listen to digital text read aloud by a computer voice, allowing them to access grade-level content while building reading skills.

Reading & Literacy

Assign a human reader to read text, passages, and test items aloud

An adult will read assignments, test questions, and passages aloud to your child so they can focus on understanding content rather than decoding words.

Reading & Literacy

Provide all materials in large print (18pt or larger)

Your child receives textbooks, worksheets, and tests printed in larger font size to reduce eye strain and improve readability.

Reading & Literacy

Provide materials in Braille format

Your child receives textbooks, classroom materials, and assessments in Braille so they can read and learn independently.

Reading & Literacy

Use screen magnification software to enlarge digital text

Your child can zoom in on digital text on a computer or tablet to make it easier to read without losing their place in the document.

Reading & Literacy

Provide high-contrast or color-overlay materials

Your child uses colored overlays or materials with dark text on light backgrounds to reduce visual stress and improve focus when reading.

Reading & Literacy

Provide audiobooks or audio versions of texts

Your child can listen to audiobook recordings of novels, stories, and textbooks to access grade-level literature while building reading fluency.

Reading & Literacy

Provide magnification devices (hand magnifiers or video magnifiers)

Your child can use a handheld or electronic magnifier to enlarge printed text when needed without requiring materials to be pre-enlarged.

Reading & Literacy

Use colored overlays or tinted lenses to reduce visual stress

Your child places a colored overlay on top of the page or wears tinted glasses to reduce glare and make text easier to read comfortably.

Reading & Literacy

Allow peer readers to read passages or questions aloud

A classmate can read aloud to your child during group work or independent reading time to provide support in an inclusive way.

Reading & Literacy

Provide notes, handouts, and assignments in digital or audio formats

Your child receives digital copies or audio files of classroom materials so they can use assistive technology and access content in the format that works best.

Reading & Literacy

Provide verbal descriptions of images, charts, and visual information

The teacher will describe what's shown in pictures, graphs, and diagrams so your child has access to the same information as sighted classmates.

Reading & Literacy

Use assistive technology to support reading (text-to-speech, digital readers)

Your child has access to digital tools and apps designed to help them read independently, such as e-readers with built-in read-aloud features.

Reading & Literacy

Label classroom objects and materials in Braille or large print

The classroom environment is labeled so your child can independently find and identify materials, books, and learning centers.

Reading & Literacy

Use minimal visual clutter and uncluttered page layouts

Your child's worksheets and reading materials use clear spacing and simple layouts so there's less visual information to process at once.

Reading & Literacy

Provide digital text that can be adjusted for font, spacing, and color

Your child receives reading materials in digital format so they can customize the text size, font style, spacing, and background color for comfort.

Reading & Literacy

Pair oral directions with written or visual information

When the teacher gives instructions aloud, they'll also write them on the board, show a picture, or post them visually so your child can see and hear the directions.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Provide visual aids, graphic organizers, or models of completed work

The teacher will show pictures, examples, or finished samples of what your child should create or do, so they can see the goal clearly.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Highlight or color-code written directions on worksheets and assignments

Key words in the directions on your child's paper will be highlighted or marked with color, so the important information stands out.

Directions & Instruction Delivery

Omit or reduce copying assignments from board or textbook

Your child will not be required to copy material from the board or book; the teacher will provide printed copies instead.

Writing & Handwriting

Provide specialized lined paper (raised lines, bold lines, or large print)

Your child will use paper with thicker, raised, or larger lines that make it easier to stay within lines and form letters correctly.

Writing & Handwriting

Provide tactile or braille materials for blind or visually impaired students

Your child will receive materials in braille or tactile format so they can access written information independently.

Writing & Handwriting

Provide access to text-to-speech to review written work

Your child can hear their writing read aloud by the computer to check for errors and make revisions more easily.

Writing & Handwriting

Provide screen reader software for digital content and assessments

Your child can have text read aloud by the computer, making digital materials accessible without having to read print.

Assistive Technology & Communication Devices

Provide access to refreshable Braille display for tests and reading

Your child uses a specialized device that converts digital text into Braille characters they can read with their fingertips.

Assistive Technology & Communication Devices

Provide optical character recognition (OCR) software for printed materials

Your child scans printed pages and the software converts them to digital text that can be read aloud or enlarged.

Assistive Technology & Communication Devices

Provide access to text-to-speech software with voice output

Your child can have any text read aloud by the computer, making reading easier and less frustrating.

Assistive Technology & Communication Devices

Provide pre-recorded audio of test questions and content

Your child listens to test questions read aloud instead of reading them, removing reading barriers from assessments.

Assistive Technology & Communication Devices

Provide large print or magnified digital text displays

Your child's reading materials and tests are displayed in much larger print so they can see the words clearly.

Assistive Technology & Communication Devices

Provide high-contrast or specialized color displays for digital content

Your child views digital content with special colors (like white text on black) that make words easier to see.

Assistive Technology & Communication Devices

Allow use of Braille materials and assignments

Your child's materials are provided in Braille so they can read and complete assignments in their preferred format.

Assistive Technology & Communication Devices

Provide digital or Braille versions of all printed course materials

Your child receives all textbooks and handouts in digital or Braille format so they can access them independently.

Assistive Technology & Communication Devices

Provide fewer problems per page while maintaining total problem count

Instead of 30 problems crammed on one page, your child gets the same 30 problems spread across multiple pages with white space, reducing visual overwhelm.

Assignment Presentation & Workload

Block extraneous information using cover sheets or masks

Your child uses a blank sheet or window to cover up sections of the worksheet they're not working on yet, helping them focus on one problem at a time.

Assignment Presentation & Workload

Highlight or flag essential information and directions on assignments

Your child's assignment has important directions, keywords, or sections highlighted in color so they know what matters most.

Assignment Presentation & Workload

Remove or simplify extraneous graphics and formatting

Your child's worksheets are simplified with clean layouts, minimal distracting images, and clear font to reduce visual confusion.

Assignment Presentation & Workload

Permit student to use different colored ink or highlighters

Your child can write or highlight with colors that work best for them (like blue or green instead of black), reducing eye strain and improving focus.

Assignment Presentation & Workload

Use white space and simplified format to reduce visual clutter

Your child's worksheets use larger font, wide margins, single-spaced text, and minimal design, making them easier to read and less overwhelming.

Assignment Presentation & Workload

Provide preferential seating near teacher or instruction area

Your child will sit in a location chosen to help them learn best—typically closer to the teacher or board—so they can see, hear, and focus better.

Classroom Environment & Seating

Reduce visual distractions in the classroom (limit posters, clutter)

The teacher will minimize unnecessary posters, decorations, and clutter in the classroom to reduce visual overstimulation that can distract your child.

Classroom Environment & Seating

Provide clear line of sight to board, teacher, and instructional displays

Your child will be positioned so they have an unobstructed view of the teacher, whiteboard, and screen to see all instructions and demonstrations clearly.

Classroom Environment & Seating

Provide preferential seating near the teacher, door, or nurse's office

Your child sits in a location chosen to support their medical, physical, or sensory needs—such as close to the teacher, near an exit, or close to the nurse's office.

Health, Medical & Physical Accessibility

Allow protective gear or adaptations for outdoor activities (sun-protective hat, lighter ball, etc.)

Your child can wear a hat for sun protection, use a lighter ball for sports, or access alternative playground equipment designed for their physical abilities.

Health, Medical & Physical Accessibility

Ensure classroom workspace is organized for safe physical navigation and accessibility

The teacher will arrange desks, supplies, and pathways so your child can move safely and independently around the classroom.

Health, Medical & Physical Accessibility

Provide environmental modifications (acoustics, temperature, ventilation, lighting)

The school will adjust the classroom environment (sound, temperature, air flow, or lighting) to support your child's medical, sensory, or health needs.

Health, Medical & Physical Accessibility

Provide a talking calculator with headphones for independent work

Your child uses a calculator that speaks numbers and operations aloud through headphones, providing auditory feedback to double-check their work.

Math Support

Provide enlarged or large-print manipulatives for better visibility

Your child gets bigger, easier-to-see manipulatives so they can handle and count materials more independently during math lessons.

Math Support

Use enlarged or bold graph paper to align numbers in columns

Your child writes on larger-grid graph paper so numbers stay lined up correctly in addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems.

Math Support

Allow paper to be turned sideways for math work

Your child can rotate their paper horizontally (landscape) to give more room for working out math problems, especially multi-step calculations.

Math Support

Circle or highlight operation signs (+, −, ×, ÷) in problems

The teacher marks the math operation symbols in bright colors so your child doesn't miss what operation they need to perform.

Math Support

Allow use of index cards or reduced paper size for computation

Your child works on smaller paper or index cards instead of full worksheets, so the problem feels less overwhelming and easier to focus on.

Math Support

Deliver peer awareness or disability education to classmates

The teacher will explain your child's disability and needs to classmates in age-appropriate ways so peers understand and are more accepting and helpful.

Social Skills & Peer Support

Adjust classroom lighting (reduce fluorescent lights, use softer lighting)

The classroom lighting is adjusted for your child—like using softer bulbs or reducing bright fluorescent lights to avoid sensory overload.

Sensory & Movement Needs

Allow access to tactile materials and textures for exploration and regulation

Your child can touch and explore different textures—like sand, fabric, clay—to help them learn and stay calm.

Sensory & Movement Needs