What are examples of science lab accommodations for students with mobility impairments?
Printable Version Since each student’s accommodation needs are unique and the student is often most knowledgeable about effective accommodations, be sure to talk with the student about what accommodations he/she might need. Some specific accommodations that might be useful to a student with a mobility impairment in a science lab include the following: Provide a lab partner. Use plastic instead of glassware. Allow extra time for set up and completion of lab work. Modify safety procedures. Make sure field sites are accessible. Provide an uncluttered lab with wide clear aisles. Give preferential seating to avoid physical barriers and assure visual access to demonstrations Place mirrors above the instructor giving a demonstration and/or use an enlarged screen for demonstrations. Provide wheelchair-accessible workstations that have an adjustable-height work surface. Make a slip stop mat available. Place utility and equipment controls within easy reach from seated position. Provide lab equip
