Accessible Pathways Towards Success in Classroom and Clinical Education

Tuesday, May 12, 2026
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM ET
.1 ASHA CEUs

This presentation is intended to address the need for inclusive and effective disability accommodations in speech language pathology and audiology graduate programs. This session will explore the legal framework for inclusive accommodations necessary for students with disabilities and specific accommodations and support for CSD graduate students in clinical practice sites and didactic labs. Key principles of inclusive accommodations will be discussed. Challenges faced by educators will be addressed and audience participation will be encouraged. Content in this session is intended to help educators develop proactive approaches to identify how reasonable disability accommodations can be implemented in their programs. This presentation will offer guidance through relevant federal law, case studies from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR), and best practices identified within higher education. Attendees will be able to identify their role and responsibility in supporting classroom accommodation requests. Being an active participant in the interactive process, educators will be equipped to respond to accommodation requests while ensuring students are able to meet essential requirements of their program. Presenters will provide an overview of guidance on identifying fundamental alterations and identifying possible undue burden on classroom accommodation requests per federal law. 

Learning Objectives

- Explain the legal framework for providing accessible classroom and clinical learning opportunities.

- Outline key principles of inclusive and effective accommodations in classroom and clinical education.

- Apply specific accommodations in the classroom for CSD students

Time Ordered Agenda
3:30 - 3:35 PM ET Welcome, Objectives, and Session Overview
3:35 - 3:45 PM ET Legal and Regulatory Framework for Disability Accommodations
3:45 - 4:05 PM ET Principles of Inclusive Accommodations in Didactic and Clinical Learning Environments
4:05 - 4:20 PM ET Case Studies and Interactive Discussion
4:20 - 4:30 PM ET Questions & Closing Discussion

If you can't attend the live webinar, register now and receive a recording of the webinar to view at your convenience. Please note that only registrants who attend the live webinar are eligible for ASHA CEUs.

For questions about this webinar, please contact us at admin@capcsd.org. Once registered, you will receive a confirmation e-mail with a link to log in.

This course is designed with a participation
requirement that ensures meaningful engagement and learning. Participants must
be present for the entire 60-minute webinar to receive the assessment. The
assessment is a key component in obtaining both their certificate of completion
and ASHA CEUs. In addition to standard assessments of the speaker's
effectiveness and the overall content quality, participants are challenged to
demonstrate practical application of the knowledge gained. The required
question prompts participants to articulate and list two specific action items
they plan to implement. This promotes critical thinking about how to apply new
information in their professional practice with a forward-thinking response.