SciTrain - Accessible Science Classrooms for Grades 6-12 - Accommodations

Low Vision and Blindness

In this section, we will discuss problems related to:

Reading Teaching Materials
Reading Lectures
Reviewing Homework Assignments
Demonstrating Knowledge

Problem	Strategy/Solution
Reading Teaching Materials	Provide materials in alternate formats. Large Print Braille Provide a reading tool for the student Magnifying Glass Other Reading tools [Reading Tools - assistivetech.net] Provide the means for the student to listen to the materials. Computers with screen readers. [Screen Readers - assistivetech.net]
Reading Lectures	Make the lecture material easier to see Provide binoculars [Binoculars - assistivetech.net] Provide large-print handouts of PowerPoint presentations. Make PowerPoint presentations accessible. [Posting Accessible PowerPoint Presentations PDF] [Making a PowerPoint into an Accessible Webpage PDF] Make Word documents accessible. [Creating an accessible Word document PDF] Describe visuals and anything drawn on the board. Try not to use overhead projectors, as they are hardest for students with a visual impairment to see.
Reviewing Homework Assignments	Provide homework assignments in multiple formats Written on board Spoken Instructions Large Print Braille
Demonstrating Knowledge	Tests Provide take-home tests Allow oral exams Allow group work Allow for flexible time and timing Homework Provide assignments in many formats Allow group work Allow for flexible time and timing

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This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0622885.

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