Abha Khetarpal: /* Educational Implications for Students with a Motor Impairment */

2014-07-18T02:58:01Z

‎Educational Implications for Students with a Motor Impairment

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[[Classroom Accommodations]]

==Educational Implications for Students with a Motor Impairment==

#Difficulty moving from one location to another
#Impaired writing and/or speaking due to the physical disability
#Inability to sit, stand, or walk for prolonged periods of time
#Difficulty participating in classes involving physical activity; needs special assistance in laboratory situations
#Difficulty in taking paper and pencil tests
#Requires additional time to move from class to class

==Accommodations Required==

General

*Do not assume that students with motor impairments cannot participate in an activity. Always consult with the student regarding limitations.
*Give assistance only if the student asks for it
*Do not assume that assistance is required
*Incorporate a means by that the student can participate in group activities
*This may include adapting equipment or pairing the student with another student
*Check emergency exits and routes and provide assistance as necessary
*Check the emergency evacuation plan for your campus
*Training on the Evacutrac is available every semester
*Ask to switch to a ground floor room if possible

Students with Wheelchairs

*Check for accessibility in and out of the classroom.
*Arrange for classroom furniture such as wheelchair-height work stations, aisle widths, etc., to accommodate the student’s needs.
*Do not hang onto or lean on a wheelchair. It is often considered to be part of the person’s "body space."
*Push the wheelchair only if asked or if you have offered and it has been accepted

Students with Hand-Function Limitations

*Allow a notetaker when requested
*Accept tape recording of written assignments/exams
*Give permission to give exams orally when necessary or allow extra time for students who are able to write but who have less speed
*Allow students to use a scribe or computer for exams
*Utilize competencies learned rather than speed as a grading criteria
*Allow a tape recorder for lectures and discussions

Students with Chronic Back Problems

*Allow students to alternate activities in sitting, standing, and walking
*Be aware of emotional discomfort that often accompanies chronic pain

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Abha Khetarpal: /* Educational Implications for Students with a Motor Impairment */

Abha Khetarpal: Created page with "Classroom Accommodations ==Educational Implications for Students with a Motor Impairment== #Difficulty moving from one location to another #Impaired writing and/or speak..."