Earlham College Human Subjects Consent Form
Revising Existing Accommodations Questionnaire
Researcher: Eleanor Venditti (efvendi23@earlham.edu)
Supervisor: Candice Quinones (quinoca@earlham.edu)
Earlham College Department: EDUC 486 (Education Collaborative Research)
This document is designed to inform you about the research project described below. Your response at the bottom of this form indicates that you are at least 18 years of age, have had all questions answered, and agree to participate in the research described.
What is the topic of this research project? This research aims to examine students' experiences with their accommodations and revisions to their accommodations.
Why are you studying this? There is very little available research on the accommodation revision process in higher education, and more knowledge could help colleges and universities to better serve disabled students.
What will I be asked to do, and how long will it take? You will complete this anonymous questionnaire. It should take between 20 and 30 minutes.
Are there any risks if I participate? There are no anticipated risks associated with participation in this study, beyond those encountered in everyday life.
Are there any benefits if I participate? There are no direct benefits to the participant aside from the satisfaction of contributing to research.
What will happen with the answers I provide? Your data will be deidentified and will not be used in future research.
Do I have to participate? No. Your participation is entirely voluntary. You have the right to discontinue your participation in this research at any point before submission without consequence. Because submissions are anonymous, your responses cannot be removed after submission. Some questions have a "prefer not to answer" option, which you can select without consequence. Participating in this study does not mean that you are giving up any of your legal rights.
What if I have questions about this research? You have the right to ask questions and/or receive a summary of the results. If you have questions about how you have been treated, please contact the convener of Earlham College’s IRB at irb@earlham.edu.
Can I keep this document? Yes. You have the right to a copy of this document. You can email efvendi23@earlham.edu for a copy.
Are there other important things I should know before participating? Yes. The researcher is responsible for keeping your information confidential. The questionnaire is anonymous. Responses will be kept secure in password-protected folders on the researcher's computer. If you want to know more about research protections, see http://bit.ly/Protection_English.
Concerning Positionality: This research centers disabled voices and experiences, and is being conducted by a disabled researcher. "Nothing About Us Without Us."