1. Science Adaptation
Adapted from “Teaching Chemistry to Students with Disabilities: A Manual for High Schools, Colleges, and Graduate Program, 4th Ed.” Milner, et al American Chemical Society Committee on Chemists with Disabilities, 2001, The American Chemical Society.

2. Why go to this trouble?
Scientifically literate citizens to support education
• Great physical prowess is rarely a prerequisite for a successful career in science
• Many research problems can be solved when approached from multiple perspectives.
• Not just inclusion—but full participation.

3. Before you begin… Preterm Meeting with student --student preferences
Preferential seating
Have needed materials in preferred format as soon as possible—FOSS kits/Textbooks (TVI and parent)
Preload content for student whenever possible
Make extra copies of materials available at home when possible

4. During the semester…
Extra time? (perhaps an extra session before or after school once or twice a week?)
Make all written material accessible—mimio/whiteboard
Think digitally
Speak carefully (that, over there, this)
Describe visuals and preview videos for good description

5. During the semester…
Keep aisles clear—alert student of changes in arrangement
Make an area for the student to keep his/her own materials
Learn sighted guide techniques and help classmates to learn it as well
Content on websites should be well described (accessible graphics)
Use real objects when possible
Use containers to keep materials organized (cupcake tins, trays)

6. Chemistry Azer’s Interactive Periodic Study Set Create H2O
Create methane CH4
Show balanced replacement equation for zinc and hydrochloric acid
Zn + HCl –> ZnCl2 + H2

7. Chemistry APH Periodic chart and reference book Online periodic charts
Label containers, cabinets, and shelves with high-contrast, large print or braille whenever possible
Identify hazardous chemicals with a piece of sandpaper or sticker by the label
Have measuring devices and chemicals close together so the student doesn’t have to walk across the room with the chemicals

8. Lab Independence: Collecting data
Light meter app
Color ID app
Color change investigation
Cary Supalo—Talking LabQuest (11:15 video conference)

9. Lab Independence: Collecting data
Braillers/braille devices
Distance—tactile rulers and talking rulers
Mass—talking scale and pan balance
Temperature—talking thermometer
Liquids—adapted cylinders and syringes (use contrasting paper behind)
Example notebook--draftsman

10. IESBVI Resources Website resources under “science”
Me: Jennifer Bliss

11. Labs: Data collection and graphing
Collect the following data (as your blind or VI student could)
30 degrees
45 degrees
60 degrees
10 cm force
20 cm force
50 cm force

12. Labs: Data collection & graphing
Create a tactile 3 line graph with high contrast colors