The importance of analyzing laboratory situations in a technical school special needs area is increasing rapidly. Such a system is essential for objectively analyzing the content of laboratories and describing the tasks performed there in a standardized and easily understood manner. The laboratory description can be easily used to provide program…

Addresses some concerns about the safety of handicapped students in school science laboratories, along with some of the litigating factors involved in not addressing those concerns. Offers some general suggestions for teachers in working with handicapped students, and describes specific laboratory teaching approaches for students with different…

This instructor guide provides materials for a cosmetology program in the Department of Defense Dependents Schools. While enabling the high school student to pursue a career in cosmetology or related fields, the program offers consumer skills for all students in personal development, hair styling, make-up, and other areas of cosmetology.…

This report addresses the barriers college students with disabilities face in the laboratory setting. In engineering, mathematics, and science education most courses require laboratory work which may pose challenges to those with disabilities. Instructors should be aware of the individual needs of students with disabilities and make necessary…

The third edition of this guide for teaching chemistry at all levels to students with disabilities covers classroom adaptations, testing and evaluation, computers in the classroom and laboratory, laboratory design, and laboratory safety. The needs of the growing population of students with learning disabilities are addressed, along with the needs…

This report evaluates a project for secondary school education teachers in northeastern Texas. The objectives of the project were to: (1) train the secondary and middle school teachers of special education to use the Science Activities for the Visually Impaired/Science Enrichment for Learners with Physical Handicaps (SAVI/SELPH) curriculum; (2)…

This brochure describes ways that science teachers and students with disabilities can work together to develop creative alternatives for the challenges in gaining and demonstrating knowledge faced by these students. In the first section, "Gaining Knowledge", lists of difficulties faced by students with disabilities are placed in columns opposite…

Discussed are general considerations for educating visually impaired students including planning, testing, lecture/discussion, field trips, and laboratory activities. Fourteen activities that have been adapted are described. One such undergraduate course is described. (CW)

This manual is intended as a resource for teachers who have special education students in their mainstream science classes, for curriculum adoption committees, and for publishers and consumers of science curriculum materials. Part 1 describes general characteristics of students with disabilities and provides general mainstreaming strategies and…

This paper discusses the philosophy followed in Palm Beach County to adapt computer literacy curriculum, hardware, and software to meet the needs of all children. The Department of Exceptional Student Education and the Department of Instructional Computing Services cooperated in planning strategies and coordinating efforts to implement equal…

Reported are highlights of a workshop related to the geosciences sponsored by the National Science Foundation (NSF). Discussions include recommendations for the NSF's undergraduate education programs including support for individual students, laboratory activities, faculty enhancement, curriculum, courses, and underrepresented groups. Precollege…

The fact sheet presents information on science laboratory and classroom access for disabled persons. Suggestions are directed to the high school and postsecondary student, the instructor, and the administrator. Examples are given of disabled scientists, approaches used in various science settings, and disabled students using adapted equipment.…

This guide contains 29 learning modules intended for use by technology teachers and students in grade 8. Each module includes a student laboratory activity and instructor's resource sheet. Each student activity includes the following: activity topic and overview, challenge statement, objectives, vocabulary/concepts reinforced, equipment/supplies,…

Provides strategies for adapting microscope activities for students with disabilities. The following factors are considered: (1) mainstreaming strategies; (2) laboratory techniques; (3) observing and classifying; (4) vocabulary and terminology; and (5) safety. (ZWH)

Resources and references concerning laboratory and classroom access for disabled people in the field of science and engineering are presented in this fact sheet. This information is intended to assist high school and postsecondary students, faculty members and administrators in recognizing the problems, solutions, and rewards of providing…