Accommodation Resources: Science Labs

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DO-IT Publications

AccessEngineering: Promoting the Success of People with Disabilities in Engineering and Incorporating Universal Design in Engineering Curricula
Accessible Science Equipment
An Accommodation Model
Broadening Participation in Science and Engineering by Welcoming Participants with Disabilities
Checklist for Making Engineering Labs Accessible to Students with Disabilities
Checklist for Making Informal Learning Accessible to Students with Disabilities
Checklist for Making Science Labs Accessible to Students with Disabilities
Effective Communication: Faculty and Students with Disabilities
Equal Access: Science and Students with Sensory Impairments
Equal Access: Universal Design of Engineering Labs
Equal Access: Universal Design of Instruction
Equal Access: Universal Design of Physical Spaces
Equal Access: Universal Design of Your Project
Facilitating Accessibility Reviews of Informal Science Education Facilities and Programs
Making a Makerspace? Guidelines for Accessibility and Universal Design
Making Science Labs Accessible to Students with Disabilities
Teaching Lab Courses to Students with Disabilities
The Winning Equation: Access + Attitude = Success in Math and Science
Universal Design: Process, Principles, and Applications
Working Together: Faculty and Students with Disabilities
Working Together: People with Disabilities and Computer Technology Meet the Speakers in the Videotape
Working Together: Science Teachers and Students with Disabilities

DO-IT Videos

Captions: Improving Access to Postsecondary Education

2014

Professors, students, and IT administrators share the benefits of using captions on videos in postsecondary courses.
Communication Access Realtime Translation: CART Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing People

2014

Educators tell how Communication Access Realtime Translation (CART) provides access to auditory communication for individuals who are deaf.
STEM and People with Disabilities

2011

Educators and students tell how science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) activities can be made accessible and how students with disabilities can prepare for these fields.
Equal Access: Science and Students with Sensory Impairments

2005

The application of universal design principles can make libraries accessible to all visitors.
STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics at the University of Washington

2000

Students and faculty highlight academic programs at the University of Washington that provide effective learning environments for students with characteristics with respect to race, ethnicity, gender and disability.
The Winning Equation: Access + Attitude = Success in Math and Science

1998

Students suggest ways to make science activities more accessible.
Working Together: Science Teachers and Students with Disabilities

1998

High school students suggest ways to make science activities more accessible.

Online Resources

AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science)

Organization dedicated to the advancement of science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people
American Chemical Society (ACS)

Developed the manual Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities
American Printing House for the Blind (APH)

APH manufactures Braille, large print, recorded, CD-ROM, and tactile graphic publications, as well as a wide assortment of educational and daily living products.
Annenberg Learner

Teacher resources for various disciplines.
Equal Access to Software and Information (EASI Access)

Offers online training on accessible information technology for persons with disabilities.
Independent Living Aids

Low vision, low hearing, and mobility aids
Lighthouse International

Dedicated to fighting vision loss through prevention, treatment, and empowerment
Maxi Aids

Talking, large display, and other adaptive products
National Science Foundation
National Science Foundation

Grants to increase the representation of people with disabilities in science, engineering, mathematics and technology
Teaching Math to Visually Impaired Students

Information on access to mathematics for students with visual impairments

From the DO-IT Knowledge Base

Are there fume hoods that are accessible to people with mobility impairments?
Can chemistry be taught to students with disabilities?
Central Kitsap School District: A Promising Practice in Access to Math and Science for Students with Visual Impairments
Garfield-Palouse High School: A Promising Practice in Creating an Inclusive High School Science Lab
How can I help a student who is blind or has low vision make measurements in a science lab?
How can I make my chemistry labs accessible to students with disabilities?
How can universal design be applied in educational settings?
Imke and Science Labs: A Case Study in Accommodations for Blindness
Is there equipment that can make science more accessible to individuals with disabilities?
Multisensory Engineering Experiences: A Promising Practice for Preparing Students for College
Orofino High School: A Promising Practice for Hands-On Science for Everyone
What accommodation might be provided to students with chemical sensitivities in science labs?
What are examples of accommodations for students with low vision in science labs?
What are examples of accommodations in science laboratories?
What are examples of science lab accommodations for students who are blind?
What are examples of science lab accommodations for students who are deaf or hard of hearing?
What are examples of science lab accommodations for students who have health impairments?
What are examples of science lab accommodations for students with disabilities that impact learning and/or attention?
What are examples of science lab accommodations for students with mobility impairments?
What are some examples of online simulations for science labs?
What lab safety issues need to be considered when working with a student who is deaf?
What lab safety issues need to be considered when working with a student with a mobility impairment?
What lab safety issues need to be considered when working with a student with a visual impairment?
What process can I use to design accommodations for specific students with disabilities?
Where can I find vendors who specialize in assistive technology and materials for science laboratories?
Where can I learn more about accessibility and UD of informal STEM learning programs?

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