Accessibility and Accommodations in Trade School

Updated September 26, 2025

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Trade schools provide accommodations so students can demonstrate skills safely and fairly. Ask early and coordinate with instructors for lab‑specific plans.

How to Request

  • Contact disability services before enrollment or at orientation
  • Provide documentation (IEP/504, clinician letter, test results)
  • Agree on an accommodation plan in writing

Examples in Hands‑On Programs

  • Extra time or quiet rooms for written exams
  • Alternative demonstrations (e.g., different fixtures or setup) with same competencies
  • Adaptive tools or modified workstation height; magnification/lighting
  • Captioned videos; screen readers for online modules

Safety and Essential Functions

  • Safety standards remain the same; plan alternate methods to meet them
  • For temporary injuries, ask for short‑term adjustments and make‑up labs

Tips

  • Share your plan with each instructor; confirm how to request a make‑up lab
  • Add accommodations to your Orientation & First Week checklist

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