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Accommodating dental students with disabilities

G G Keyes1

  • 1Department of Oral Pathology, West Virginia University School of Dentistry, Morgantown 26506.

Journal of Dental Education
|October 1, 1994
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The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) enhances legal protections for students with disabilities in dental schools. This review examines legal precedents to balance accommodation needs with academic and clinical standards.

Area of Science:

  • Legal studies
  • Higher education policy
  • Disability rights

Background:

  • The American with Disabilities Act (ADA) expanded legal protections for students with disabilities.
  • Dental schools, often compliant with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, face new considerations under the ADA.
  • Potential conflicts exist between accommodating disabled students and maintaining clinical/academic standards.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review federal anti-discrimination laws protecting disabled individuals.
  • To analyze court decisions interpreting these laws in the context of professional schools.
  • To examine the balance between disabled students' accommodation needs and institutional requirements.

Main Methods:

  • Review of federal legislation, specifically the ADA and Rehabilitation Act.

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  • Analysis of relevant federal court decisions and case law.
  • Examination of legal interpretations concerning disability accommodations in higher education.

    • Main Results:

    • The ADA provides significant legal protections for disabled students.
    • Case law demonstrates a judicial approach to balancing student needs with institutional standards.
    • Dental schools must navigate accommodation requests within their specific academic and clinical frameworks.

    Conclusions:

    • Dental schools must proactively address the needs of disabled students under the ADA.
    • Legal precedents guide the resolution of conflicts between accommodation and standards.
    • Compliance requires careful consideration of both student rights and educational integrity.