Commonly relegated to note taker or secretary, a student with BLV often is not given the hands-on learning opportunities provided for their peers. Roger Tower presents his experiences from the Enchanted Hills Summer Camp (EHC) for the Blind and the importance of inclusion of students with disabilities in science courses. In partnership with the San Francisco Lighthouse for the Blind, EHC empowers individuals to find strength, confidence and independence while enjoying nature, making friends, and meeting other people with disabilities. Set deep in the hills of Napa Valley, campers conducted experiments in their local environment with the accessible data collection tool, Talking LabQuest. Explored are the values of an educational summer camp experience for all students' growth and interest in academic material. Learn how accessible science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) can be, with the right tools and methodologies.

Hands-on STEM education and enchanted experiences for students with blindness or low vision (BLV)

245th National Meeting (2013)

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