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How can I utilize student interns to promote accessible informal STEM learning?
Informal science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) learning (ISL) refers to learning outside the traditional classroom setting in places such [...]
Where can I find resources related to visual disabilities?
The Internet hosts a large quantity of websites and electronic discussion lists that contain information of interest to individuals with [...]
What are language preferences regarding autism?
There is ongoing debate surrounding the best language to use when referring to individuals on the autism spectrum. Some prefer [...]
Are there organizations that support students with disabilities interested in computer science?
There are several organizations that are interested in increasing the participation of people with disabilities in computer science, at both [...]
What is a refreshable Braille display?
A refreshable Braille display is hardware connected to a computer that echoes screen text on a box that has cells [...]
What is a virtual keyboard?
A virtual keyboard is software that is used to emulate a standard keyboard. A picture of a keyboard is displayed [...]
What is a reading system?
A reading system is hardware and software designed to provide access to printed text for people with blindness or low [...]
Where can I find employment resources for students with disabilities?
There is a growing understanding in the corporate world that employing people with a range of neurodivergent abilities such as [...]
Where can I learn about experiences of individuals with disabilities in their own words?
Where can I learn about experiences of individuals with disabilities in their own words? There are many ways to learn [...]
Is PDF accessible?
Portable Document Format (PDF) is a file format developed by Adobe Systems. PDF makes it possible to distribute documents with [...]
Can I make accessible web pages using a web authoring tool such as Dreamweaver?
Educators utilize a wide variety of authoring tools to create web sites. In virtually every category of computer software, if [...]
How can you make your presentation accessible?
It is common to give a presentation at a conference with accompanying visuals. But what if there are individuals in [...]
What is Culturally Relevant Pedagogy for Neurodiversity?
Pedagogy in the US has traditionally been based on middle class, European cultural frames of reference. Culturally Relevant Pedagogy (CRP), [...]
Can the information contained in graphs, charts, drawings, and three-dimensional models be made accessible to students with disabilities?
Many individuals with different types of disabilities have difficulty accessing the information in graphs, charts, drawings, and three dimensional models. [...]
What are some guidelines for creating overhead visuals that are easier for students to see?
Following the basic design guidelines listed below can help you create overhead visuals that are easily read by people of [...]
What are key issues for increasing the successful participation of individuals with disabilities in STEM fields?
Individuals with disabilities experience far less career success than their nondisabled peers, especially in challenging careers such as science, technology, [...]
What are specific types of learning disabilities?
A specific learning disability is unique to the individual and can appear in a variety of ways. It may be [...]
What challenges do individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing have in operating computers?
Hearing impairments alone generally do not interfere with most computer use. However, alternatives to audio output can assist the computer [...]
How can people with mobility disabilities operate computers?
Adaptive technology can allow a person with a mobility disability to use all of the capabilities of a computer. While [...]
What lab safety issues need to be considered when working with a blind or low vision student?
Although each situation is different and the student is the best source of information regarding useful accommodations, the following are [...]