Creating a culture of accessibility in the sciences. (2016)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Mahadeo A. Sukhai, Chelsea E. Mohler.
• Authors: Sukhai, Mahadeo A; Mohler, Chelsea E
• Contents: Part I:Students with Disabilities in the Sciences; 1 The landscape for students with disabilities in the sciences; 2 Accessibility and science, technology, engineering, and mathematics-the global perspective; Part II: Barriers Faced by Students with Disabilities in the Sciences; 3 Barriers faced by students with disabilities in science laboratory and practical space settings; 4 Student perspectives on disability-impact on education, career path, and accommodation; 5 Key role of education providers in communication with students and service providers; Part III:Student as Educator; 6 Disclosure in the sciences; 7 Student as ACTor-recognizing the importance of advocacy, communication, and trailblazing to student success in STEM; 8 Mental health and well-being for students with disabilities in the sciences; 9 Peer-support networks; Part IV:Student as Learner; 10 Essential requirements and academic accommodations in the sciences; 11 Universal design for learning; 12 Inclusive teaching practices; Part V Students as Mentees, Trainees, and Leaders; 13 Faculty mentorship of students with disabilities in the sciences; 14 Faculty supervision of students with disabilities in the sciences; 15 The student in a leadership, mentorship, and supervision role; 16 Leveraging professional development and networking opportunities; Part VI:Accommodating Students With Disabilities in the Sciences; 17 Students with disabilities in science laboratories-teaching practices, supports, and accommodations; 18 Human accommodation-laboratory/technical assistants in the sciences; 19 Mainstream technology as accessibility solutions in the science lab; 20 Assistive technology; 21 Accessible formats in science and technology disciplines; 22 Simulation learning; 23 Physical access in science laboratories; Part VII:Synthesis; 24 Practicum placements; 25 General principles of designing accessible learning environments in the sciences; Conclusion: STEM and disability-a vision for the future
• Publisher Details: Amsterdam : Academic Press
• Publication Date: 2016
• Extent: 1 online resource
• Subjects: 507.1; Science -- Study and teaching; Inclusive education; Mainstreaming in education; People with disabilities -- Education
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9780128040867
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