Accommodations
Your social studies teacher shares a digital worksheet with the class in Google Classroom. When you open it, the font is too small, and you cannot reach the instructions. What accommodation can you use? Why is it helpful?
Accommodation: ZoomText
It's helpful because I can zoom in to make the information larger, or I can use one of the reader functions to access the instructions (e.g. SpeakIt Tool).
What is your favorite book on Bookshare?
My favorite book is...
True or False:
Self-Determination involves getting to know the likes/dislikes, strengths/challenges, values and goals of others.
True
Where do you keep your school materials, so they are easy to find?
Folders, rolling crate, backpack, etc.
Your science teacher hands out a printed worksheet with light blue text on a white background, and you are finding it difficult to read the directions. What accommodation can you use? Why is this helpful?
Accommodation: High Contrast
This is helpful because I can request they use black or dark blue for the color of the text; this stands out more than a light color on a white background, making it easier to read.
Demonstrate how you should be sitting when using your laptop. If you are leaning in, what should you do?
Use ZoomText to zoom in or read the information aloud.
List 4 of your strengths.
All reasonable responses accepted.
How can you keep track of your homework and assignments?
Use a planner, calendar (can be digital), set reminders, etc.
You were assigned to a group for an activity on Field Day. Your teacher is giving a demonstration of how to play a game, but you are too far away to see what they are doing. What accommodation can you use? Why is it helpful?
Accommodation: Preferential Seating
This is helpful because it can be requested that your team move closer; it will be easier to see the demonstration from a closer distance.
Provide an example of when you could use the Jupiter.
List 4 of your challenges.
All reasonable responses accepted.
How do you know which folder or notebook is for each class?
Color, large print labels, tactile stickers, etc.
You found out last week that your class will be reading a new book together in ELA. It will take a few more weeks before you have a printed large copy. What accommodation can you use? Why is this helpful?
Accommodation: iPad
This is helpful because I can use Bookshare to access a large print copy of the book. I need to request that it be released to my account.
Provide an example of when you used assistive technology today and why.
Any reasonable/relevant answer accepted.
Being a good self-advocate involves:
a. Knowing what you want to ask for.
b. Knowing the difference between needs and wants.
c. Being persistent.
d. All of the above.
d
What is the best way for you to organize your books and supplies in your rolling crate?
Use color-coded folders and notebooks, binders, ordered based on the time of the class, etc.
In social studies, your teacher gave you a printed map with small labels and symbols. You are having trouble reading the small print and identifying the locations. What accommodation can you use? Why is this helpful?
Accommodation: Enlarged Copy
This is helpful because an enlarged copy will make everything on the page larger, and it will be easier to see details on the map.
When is the Document feature on Seeing AI helpful?
When you have more than a paragraph of text on a page.
Define retinal coloboma and retinal detachment.
Retinal Coloboma: Part of the tissue that makes up the retina is missing.
Retinal Detachment: When the retina is pulled away from its normal position at the back of the eye.
Provide an example of a study skill.
Flashcards, highlight key points, study schedule, timer, etc.