How to make a classroom fully accessible?
PHYSICAL
understanding student strength's and weaknesses
providing prompts
students can now ask for help
students understand when they have
to work
flexibility within the classroom
student preference
comfortability
choice of review activities
cooperation
opportunity to work alone, in pairs, or
in groups
group roles when in small groups
mobility
elevators/wheelchairs
incorporating ramps in order to get to class (those with a wheelchair)
providing flexible workspaces
visual support during lessons
animations
drawings
slideshows
google slides
powerpoint
memes
minimizing distances travelled
Subtopic
DIGITAL
Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
encouraging access to various forms of content
implementing multimedia options for content
pictures
videos
infographics
specific learning goals
posting lesson goals for students to see
Google Classroom
whiteboard
classroom routines
Differentiated Instruction (DI)
Content
Books on Tape
Audiobooks
Highlighted Text
Word Document
Google Docs
Highlighter tool
Varied topics for research
optional mini-lessons on a specific topic or skill
compacting the curriculum
Process
supportive/assistive technology
positioning
wedges/ramps
computers
access to technology
accessible Wi-Fi
accessible laptops/computers
equal access to chargers
variety of extensions that can support
students and teachers
auditory
hearing aids/ASL
speech-to-text functionality
adaptive
toys
environment
instructional
visual impairments
text-to-speech
Tech Matrix
Kurzweil 3000
various types of graphic organizers and
supporting documents
vocabulary
formulas
calendar
Google Calendar
linked to all students
Product
varied timelines or check-in points
varied criteria for success
varied audiences
age
background
knowledge
choice of questions/types of assessments
ask within the classroom
Kahoot
Online Questionnaire
Google Forms
providing everyone with access to devices
chromebooks
computers
hearing aids
headphones