Acting Director of Field Education; Clinical Faculty University of Kentucky
As the number of students with disabilities in post-secondary education increases, so do the challenges faced by practicum educators to balance their role as gatekeepers while also supporting and accommodating students with disabilities. This poster will review challenges faced by students with disabilities and recommendations for best practices.
Learning Objectives:
At the end of this session, attendees should be able to:
Describe the balance between gatekeeping professional standards and accommodating students with disabilities in practicum settings.
Recognize common challenges and explore real-world dilemmas practicum educators face when ensuring accessibility and professional readiness.
Implement best practices for accommodations and identify effective strategies for providing reasonable accommodations while upholding academic and professional integrity.
