A Project To Make the Laboratory More Accessible to Students with Disabilities

Suzanne K. Lunsford
Department of Chemistry, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
Mary Ellen Bargerhuff
Department of Teacher Education, Wright State University, Dayton, Ohio 45435
J. Chem. Educ., 2006, 83 (3), p 407
DOI: 10.1021/ed083p407
Publication Date (Web): March 1, 2006
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Abstract

This article describes project CLASS (Creating Laboratory Access for Science Students) an innovative NSF-funded project originating at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Project CLASS enables students to participate in chemistry labs regardless of physical or learning disabilities in grades 7–12. This nationally recognized project prepares educators to accommodate and develop adaptive lab equipment to meet the needs of students with physical and learning disabilities while maintaining the integrity of the science curriculum.

Keywords (Audience):

General Public

Keywords (Domain):

Laboratory Instruction

Keywords (Pedagogy):

Hands-On Learning / Manipulatives

Keywords (Subject):

Administrative Issues
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  • Received: August 03, 2009

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