High School

Selma has applied to become a resource parent. She experienced a traumatic brain injury 15 years ago and has difficulty processing large amounts of information over an extended period of time. The agency Selma is working with typically offers resource parent training in weekly 3-hour blocks. At Selma's request, the agency has agreed to break up the training into smaller sessions to accommodate her learning needs.

What is this an example of? Select the correct response:

a. A reasonable program modification
b. An undue burden on the agency
c. An auxiliary aid or service
d. A fundamental alteration to the program

Answer :

Selma's case is an example of A) a reasonable program modification.

  • An appropriate adjustment made to accommodate Selma's specific needs without imposing an undue burden on the agency or significantly altering the nature of the program.
  • In educational and training settings, a reasonable program modification is a change made to assist individuals with disabilities so they can fully participate.
  • It is important to ensure such modifications are feasible and do not fundamentally alter the essential nature of the program.
  • Here in Selma's case, the modification made is to split the training into smaller, manageable chunks, which allows her to participate effectively.
  • This action taken by the agency aligns with the principles of inclusion and equal opportunity which are crucial in social work and educational programs to support diverse learning needs.

Among the given option, the correct answer is a. A reasonable program modification.