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MOBILITY IMPAIRMENTS
- Mobility limitations are caused by
conditions present at birth, or are the result
of illness or physical injury.
Functional abilities vary widely depending on
age of onset, nature of the disease or injury,
and response to treatment. Mobility limitations
may fluctuate with periods of remission and
exacerbation. The best source of information
regarding functions and limitations is the
student him/herself.
- Physical access to a class is the
first barrier a student with a mobility
impairment may face, but this is not
only related to the specific accessibility of
the building or classroom. Crowded walkways,
distance, change in elevation, lack of reliable
transportation, or mechanical problems with a
wheelchair can easily cause a student to be
late.
- Accommodations for students with
mobility impairments may
include:accessible classroom/ location/
furniture, alternative ways of completing
assignments, lab or library assistance,
assistive computer technology, exam
modifications, and conveniently located
parking.
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