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Classroom:
- Include a statement on the class syllabus inviting the students to discuss special academic needs with you. For example, "If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible."
- Select course materials early. Distribute syllabus, assignments and reading list in advance and in electronic format (e.g., disk, and network) to facilitate translation to audiotape, Braille and large print.
- Face the class when speaking. Repeat discussion questions. Write key phrases on the blackboard. Hand out assignments in writing. Provide written summaries of demonstrations in advance and use captioned films, if you have a hearing impaired student in class.
- Verbally describe visual aids if there is a student with a visual impairment in class. For example; you might say "The 3-inch long steel rod" rather than "this."
- Work with the student and the Wellness Center to determine the appropriateness and success of the recommended accommodations.
Laboratory:
- Discuss safety concerns with the student and Wellness Center. Depending on his or her disability, ensure that safety equipment is adapted with Braille or large prim labels, pull-chains are lengthened, and visual or auditory warning systems are in place.
- Assign group lab projects in which all students contribute according to their abilities.
- Arrange lab equipment so that it is easily accessed. Give oral and written lab instructions. Provide raised-line drawing and tactile models if graphic materials for students with visual impairment.
- Work with student and Wellness Center to identify, modify and provide appropriate lab equipment; such as adjustable tables, ramps, talking thermometers and calculators, liquids level indicators, large print, tactile timers and computers.
Examinations & Field Work:
- Measure knowledge and comprehension rather than physical performance (e.g., speed) of a task when listing a student's understanding of material.
- Ask student how he or she might be able to do specific aspects of fieldwork. Attempt to include student in fieldwork opportunities; rather than automatically suggesting non-field work alternatives.
- Assure student has accessible transportation vehicle for field trips.
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