Guide to Accessibility, Adiustments & Accommodations
General:
Reduce sensory overwhelm in spaces/provide safe and quiet space
Providing clear communication / no ambiguity or vagueness
More time to process questions or information
Choice to:
wear noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds
communicate via other methods (AAC: picture/word cards, sign language) . to use stim objects whenever necessary
to be excused /take a break if needed
Social:
Meeting in safe/comfortable settings
Advanced warnings of cancellations
Understanding if needing to cancel or leave early
No pressure to talk/make eye contact/make physical contact
Clear information on what is going to happen/when/with whom
School:
Private room for exams
Extended deadlines
Extra time in exams
Note-taking assistance
I-2-I Support/private tutoring
Nominated safe person/space
Support with technology/AAC
Breaks when needed
Support moving around school
Not to be picked on in class/signalling system to talk
Accompaniment on trips
Accessible fonts and backgrounds for worksheets/presentations
Exemption from assemblies
Safe space to eat with more time
Work:
Quiet(er)/less overwhelming workspace
Extra breaks
Time to think in interviews
Interview questions ahead of time
Bringing in notes for an interview
Clear schedule/routine, with advanced warning of changes
Mentorship/support
Flexible work times
Ability to work from home if able
Exemptions from group activities or meetings
Comfortable work equipment e.g. chairs/keyboards
Autisticality
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