Students with disabilities have traditionally been marginalized in science education. Recently, new Twenty-First Century access technologies along with science education methodologies have been devised designed to more fully integrate students with visual impairments in the science classroom. It is commercially available technologies such as the tablet computer, on-line course management systems, and new innovative hands-on manipulatives that are creating new multi-sensory science learning experiences for students with visual impairments. It is through multi-modal presentation that is going the extra mile to make science education more inclusive for students with visual impairments. It is these new innovative approaches in conjunction with science educators with a positive teaching philosophy that promotes inclusion for all learners. Through fundamental problem solving comes access to the science classroom. A teacher’s ability to problem-solve access concerns as it pertains to curriculum demonstrate his/her creativity along with their commitment to academic excellence for all learners.

Inclusion in chemistry for students with visual impairments

255th National Meeting (2018)

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