week 12

Question 1

access vs accessibility

Answer 1

access: ability to obtain/use/get into, communicate
- can also be social expectations

accessibility = degree to which can access

Question 2

barriers

Answer 2

prevents/limits inclusion of activities disabled can engage in

Question 3

accessible canada act

Answer 3

some provinces i.e. ontario, NS, manitoba have own laws

principles i.e. dignity, opps, choices

Question 4

IKEA thisABLES

Answer 4

hacks for accessibility
- consult w disabled
- i.e. elevated sofa legs, large lamp buttons

Question 5

principles of universal design

Answer 5

1. equitable use: can be used by everyone
2. flexibility in use
3. simple and intuitive
4. perceptible info: communicates necessary info to user i.e. tactile info
5. tolerance for error: min risk injury
6. low phys effort
7. size and space for approach and use

Question 6

universal design in learning

Answer 6

want to access curriculum to all via design and environ

1. universality and equity: meet needs of all students
2. flex and inclusive: flexible teaching time
3. approp designed space
4. simplicity
5. safety: also emotional

remove barriers while keep challenging

Question 7

types of accommodations

Answer 7

1. instructional
2. environ
3. assessment i.e. oral test, extension

Question 8

modified vs alternative expectations

Answer 8

alternative expectations: not w/in curriculum

modified expectations: based on regular expectations for grade, but lower number of items and complexity