There are a variety of disabilities that may affect a student's ability in the classroom.  Many disabilities such as HIV/AIDS, cancer, multiple sclerosis, seizure disorders, respiratory disorders, narcolepsy, and traumatic brain injury are not obvious.  Some of a student's symptoms like limited mobility or impaired vision that limit their academic functioning, may be covered by the interventions listed elsewhere in this handbook.  In addition, the instability of some of these illnesses may cause the student's needs to be ever changing.  The links below provide a brief description of some of the more prevalent disabilities among students as well as recommended accommodations.

HIV/AIDS
Cancer
Cerebral Palsy
Seizure Disorders
Respiratory Disorders
Narcolepsy
Traumatic Brain Injury
Multiple Sclerosis


For the above and other disabilities that affect endurance or general health, the following are additional accommodations to consider:

• Reasonable consideration for absences or lateness where academically practical
• Extended time for testing with allowances for breaks
• Taped lectures or use of a note taker
• Provision of a series of short tests to replace long tests
• Alteration of time of day for exams due to fatigue or medication side effects.