Modifications and accommodations are part of the legal rights that people with disabilities have. In a college setting, these accommodations may include more time allowable to take tests, availability of a note-taker or scribe and alternate forms of textbooks and tutoring, especially for learning strategies. The college's disability services provide these modifications and accommodations when applicable. Usually a doctor's permission is required.
Under the American Disabilities Act, a person with disabilities has the right to adequate transportation. For students living on campus, the college can help students get to their classes, by providing a chaperon, for example. For students living off campus, the college may provide a bus pass or access to other public transportation. The college or transportation authority usually provides these services.
Students with disabilities have the right to have access to any assistive technologies that would allow them to function at the same level as their classmates. This may include switches, voice-to-text programs and visual adaption. Many other types of assistive technology are available, depending on one's abilities. The disabled student alone should not bear the sole financial responsibility for any technologies or accommodations.
Many states and local governments have resources available for college students with disabilities. These resources may include financial assistance, assistance with independent living and specialized programs for students with disabilities and their families. Local and state governments will also be able to refer students to other local resources and organizations.