Accommodations for a Student with a Physical Disability in a Professional Physical Therapist Education Program Authors:

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  • Nora J Francis
  • Eileen Huffman
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Background and Purpose. Since 1973, the passage of federal laws and regulations has allowed increased access to education for individuals with disabilities. Faculty in professional education programs must be prepared to address the needs of students with disabilities. The purpose of this case report is to describe the process used to determine reasonable accommodations and the modifications made in a professional physical therapist education program to enable participation by a student with a physical disability.

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تاریخ انتشار 2008