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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 [...]
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 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 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, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 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 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 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 [...]
Where can I find deaf or hard of hearing resources?
The Internet hosts a large quantity of websites and electronic discussion lists that may be of interest to individuals who [...]
Where can I find resources related to health disabilities?
The Internet hosts a large quantity of websites and electronic discussion lists that contain information of interest to individuals with [...]
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 [...]
What is universal design?
Universal design is the process of creating products that are accessible to people with a wide range of abilities, disabilities, [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Where can I find resources about legal, social, and political issues related to disability?
The Internet hosts a large quantity of websites that deal with legal, social, and political issues related to disability. A [...]
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 [...]