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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 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 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 [...]
Are there web browsers that have been developed specifically for use by people with disabilities?
Yes, there are many web browsers that include special features for use by individuals with disabilities.For more information on [...]
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 [...]
What specific challenges make it difficult for people with mobility disabilities to operate computers?
An elevator or ramp provides access to spaces when a staircase is insurmountable for someone who uses a wheelchair. Similarly, [...]
What web-based resources tell how to make STEM accessible to people with disabilities?
Several websites provide comprehensive information about making science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) accessible to students with disabilities. They include: [...]
What alternative pointing systems are available for someone who cannot use a mouse?
With the advent of graphically oriented operating systems, it is vital to have access to a mouse or an alternative [...]
What are some low-tech assistive technologies that aid computer access?
Not all assistive technology for people with mobility disabilities is computer based. The use of common items, such as adhesive [...]
How can people who are blind access video and multimedia products?
People who are blind cannot access the visual content of a video production unless the content is available in audio [...]
Can all television sets display closed captions?
The Television Decoder Circuitry Act of 1990 required that television sets with screens 13 inches or larger manufactured for sale in the [...]
What legal issues are associated with access to video products for students with sensory-related disabilities?
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires that public programs and services, including educational institutions and opportunities, be accessible to [...]
How can I work with a student who is deaf and speaks ASL but struggles with written English?
Although the problems are by no means universal, students who are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) may sometimes struggle [...]
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 [...]
Whom should I contact in my state if I have a question about assistive technology?
Each state has a state Assistive Technology Act Technical Assistance and Training (AT3) Center. These centers were originally funded by [...]
Are funds available specifically for captioning?
Yes, there are funds available specifically for producing captioning. While the U.S. Department of Education is still a major [...]
What process can I use to design accommodations for specific students with disabilities?
It is helpful to have a process to follow when determining appropriate accommodations for students with disabilities. DO IT at [...]
How are the terms deaf, deafened, hard of hearing, and hearing impaired typically used?
There is often confusion over the terms "hearing impaired," "hard of hearing," "deaf," and "deafened," both in definition and appropriateness [...]
What lab safety issues need to be considered when working with a student who is deaf?
Although each situation is different and the student is the best source of information regarding useful accommodations, the following are [...]