Jensen, J. M., McCrary, N., Krampe, K., & Cooper, J. (2004). Trying to do the right thing: Faculty attitudes towards accommodating students with learning disabilities . Journal of Postsecondary Education and Disability , 17 (2), 81–90. https://www.ahead.org/professional-resources/publications/jped

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Accommodations were not specified; this study explored faculty attitudes toward students with disabilities in a postsecondary education setting.

A total of 14 faculty, administrators who teach undergraduate students, and teaching assistants at a large research university (U.S.) participated in individual and group interviews as a part of this study.

Researchers conducted interviews to learn of faculty attitudes toward accommodations for students with disabilities, identify points of conflict on campus, and identify what information would be needed to improve the quality of education for students with disabilities.

Several themes were revealed during interview analysis. Instructors shared a strong desire to do the right thing; they felt a duty to make classroom accommodations for students. Participants were broadly aware of campus procedures and the legal obligation of the disability service office to provide accommodation. Simultaneously, however, participants noted a mistrust of how learning disabilities are assessed; researchers found a strong concern to protect academic integrity.