Which accommodations are appropriate for students with reading and printing difficulties?

• A. Use computers, scribes, time extensions, or oral or alternative responses.
• B. Require handwritten responses with no assistive tools.
• C. Limit the use of technology in assignments.
• D. Remove all accommodations from testing.

Answer: (A)

Accommodations that remove barriers for reading and printing difficulties help a student access the task and show what they know. Using a computer can provide text-to-speech for reading prompts and word processing for writing, making the material easier to understand and produce. A scribe can capture spoken responses when writing is hard, and extra time gives the student space to process information without rushing. Offering oral or alternative responses allows the student to demonstrate knowledge without relying solely on printed or handwritten work. Together, these supports ensure the student can participate meaningfully in assessments and tasks.

Requiring handwritten responses with no assistive tools creates an unnecessary barrier for someone with printing challenges. Limiting technology in assignments reduces access to helpful supports, and removing all accommodations from testing would prevent the student from showing their true abilities.