Technical Standards
Technical Standards balance the right to accommodation and the right to protect the integrity of programs by identifying the essential elements of the programs, both academically and interpersonally. Departments should identify the functionalities of each program requiring some sort of field experience.
Engage in a Deliberative Process
Decisions to deny modifications as a fundamental alternation of an academic program must be made by an academic body for academic reasons. Institutions should determine technical standards through a deliberative process involving a) an academic administrator, such as a dean or department head, b) a group of people trained, knowledgeable, and experienced in the professional field (such as program