My Accommodations Planner

My Accommodations Planner

Use this form to share your accommodations, supports, and strengths-based statements. Complete the fields that describe what helps you in daily life, learning, communication, sensory settings, and organizing tasks.
- Read each group of statements and choose the ones that fit you. Mark all that apply.
- You can choose one item, several items, or none. There are no right or wrong answers. Use the “Other” lines when needed.
- If something you use is not listed, write it down in the space provided. Choose what is true for you right now.
- You do not need to complete every item or every section.
Comfort and Energy
My body works best when I
Other
My body stays steady when I
Other
I stay focused longest when
Other
Other comfort and energy supports
Understanding Directions
I understand directions best when
Other
I get one step at a time or a maximum of ___ steps at a time
I work best when
Other
I remember tasks or assignments best when
Other
Other ways directions or assignments are clear for me
Staying Organized
I start tasks or assignments more easily when
Other
I finish tasks or assignments more easily when
Other
I stay organized when
Other
Other organization supports
Working With People
Communication is clearer when
Other
I join meetings or classes more easily when
Other
I stay on track when
Other
Other communication supports
Sensory Needs
I focus better when
Other
Sounds feel easier to manage when
Other
I feel comfortable in a room when
Other
Other sensory supports
Learning Supports
I learn best when
Other
I stay steady when

Other
Other
I complete work more easily when
Other
Other learning supports
Using Present-Moment Experiences
In daily life, things stay steady when
Other
Tasks are easier when
Other
People say I do well when
Other
Other daily supports
Strengths‑Based Accommodation Phrases
Use these sentence starters:
- “I do my best work when…”
- “I stay focused when…”
- “I communicate clearly when…”
- “I am most comfortable when…”
- “I am most productive when…”
- “I learn best when…”
- “I can participate best when…”
Examples:
- “I do my best work when I can use a stool after standing for about 30 minutes.”
- “I work best when I get steps one at a time or a visual checklist.”
- “I stay focused when I work in a quiet space or use headphones.”
- “I communicate clearly when I have a moment to think first.”
- “I learn best when I get written instructions and examples.”
- “I can participate best when I’m given questions the day before.”
Write your own strengths‑based statements:
Email
example@example.com (to receive a copy of your Accommodations Planner)
Disclaimer: Funded by the U.S. Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS) under Grant Number H235F250007.
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My Accommodations Planner

Comfort and Energy

Understanding Directions

Staying Organized

Working With People

Sensory Needs

Learning Supports

Using Present-Moment Experiences

Strengths‑Based Accommodation Phrases