Is there equipment that can make science more accessible to individuals with disabilities?

A variety of equipment can make science more accessible to students with disabilities, including:

• Accessible measuring devices with large, high contrast markings or labeled with tactile Braille
• Talking equipment such as tape measures, scales, thermometers, or calculators
• Stirring and filling devices
• Non-slip mats
• Tactile image creation
• Magnifying devices, and
• Usable cylinders and beakers.

Independence Science sells assistive technology that individuals with disabilities, especially those with visual impairments, can use to complete science labs. Their inventory includes data collection tools to measure CO2 gas, voltage, pH, sound level, and more; tactile graphics for science and mathematics courses; and accessible data analysis software.

For more information about tools that can make science more accessible to individuals with disabilities, visit Accessible Science Equipment and Where can I find vendors who specialize in assistive technology and materials for science laboratories?