This SIG 11 activity examined the rising enrollment of students with disabilities in speech-language pathology and audiology graduate programs, focusing on accommodations in external clinical placements. While academic accommodations are well-established, clinical settings present challenges. A survey of 49 educators found only nine had supervised students with disabilities. Common accommodations included attendance, timing, and workload adjustments. Educators were generally supportive, but faced barriers like inconsistent disclosure, FERPA concerns, and physical limitations. The study calls for standardized processes and better training to foster inclusivity in clinical education.

Learning Outcomes
You will be able to:

• explain two barriers to disability disclosure by students in speech-language pathology and audiology externships.

Assessment Type
Self-assessment—Think about what you learned and report on the Completion Form how you will use your new knowledge.

Articles in This Course

1. Student Clinical Accommodations in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Externships: A Survey Study by Erin Redle Sizemore, Anu Subramanian, and Stacie M. Hatfield, published in SIG 11, Volume 9, Issue 4, August 2024