In 1996, Boston University's School of Medicine's (BUSM) CityLab launched SummerLab: an intensive one-week exposure to a life sciences laboratory for high school students who seek a deeper understanding of basic techniques and concepts related to DNA science.
Video remote interpreting (VRI) is a form of sign language interpreting that allows people who are deaf or hard of hearing to communicate with a hearing person at the same site via videoconferencing instead of live, on-site interpreting. VRI is especially useful when (1) there is a lack of available qualified interpreters, such as at a rural location; and (2) when an interpreter is needed immediately and there is no available interpreter on-site.
Since each student's accommodation needs are unique and students are often most knowledgeable about what accommodations work for them, be sure to talk with students about what accommodations they might need.
Some specific science lab accommodations that might be useful to a student who is blind include the following:
The AccessComputing Team is a community of college and graduate students with disabilities who are interested in computing fields, such as computer science and information technology. Team members communicate with support staff and mentors as they engage in electronic mentoring, work-based learning, and other experiences that enhance college and career success in computing fields.
Taking classes in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in high school, graduating from high school, and participating in career and work-based learning activities, are all important steps towards a career in STEM.
Educators, parents, and other advocates can help students reach these critical junctures by providing mentor and family support, promoting the use of technology, engaging students in activities designed to develop self-determination and STEM interests, and offering internships, research experiences, and/or other work-based learning opportunities.
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 they might need.
Some specific accommodations that might be useful to a student with low vision in a science lab include the following:
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 they might need.
Some specific accommodations that might be useful to a student who is deaf or hard of hearing in a science lab include the following:
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 they might need.
Some specific accommodations that might be useful to a student with a mobility impairment in a science lab include the following:
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 they might need.
Some specific accommodations that might be useful to a student with disabilities that impact learning and/or attention in a science lab include the following:
Length of time and setting are two separate issues. If the student's accommodation is extra time only, rather than extra time and alternative location, then the instructor may have the student take the exam within the regular classroom if the classroom is available for the extended period approved. If the classroom is not available for the extended time or if there are test proctoring issues during the extra time period, the student who needs extra time may need to take the exam at a location that is different than that of other students.