According to a Global News Article, 1 in 66 children in Canada is born with autism. With numbers like these, it is clear that supporting autism in classrooms is necessary. Although Ontario school boards must provide accessibility training, there is still more work to be done. As well, teachers need to be mindful of including all abilities when planning their lessons. This article explores a few different methods that can assist teachers and support staff in supporting students with autism in classrooms.
AODA Resources
Resources on issues of accessibility and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
Team Building Activities for Workers with Disabilities
Team building is a vital part of the workplace. It creates a positive work culture, builds trust, and mitigates conflict. Team building also helps break the ice with new employees. When planning your team building activities for workers, be sure to consider how you can make it accessible for all team members.
Team Building Activities for Workers with Disabilities
Bowling
Bowling is one of many inclusive team building activities for workers with disabilities. The majority of bowling alleys are accessible.
High Sierra Accessibility Features for People with Hearing Impairments
The features of a computer have come a long way, especially for accessibility. For many people, using a computer is easy. However, is using a computer just as easy for those who have a disability, or is it harder? For this post, we will outline some of the High Sierra accessibility features for people with hearing impairments. Keep in mind that while many features are available across the whole Apple product line, the features may differ depending on the age of the product.
Banning Plastic Straws and How it Affects People with Disabilities
We recognize that plastic contributes to environmental issues. We have likely all seen videos of marine animals suffering after ingesting a plastic straw. As a result of our exposure to the problems, more and more individuals and restaurants are in support of banning plastic straws. In response, restaurants have started to adopt the use of paper straws and other alternatives. However, what appears to have been forgotten in this movement is that people with disabilities regularly rely on plastic straws. For many, plastic straws are a way to drink independently. Banning plastic straws will disadvantage people with disabilities.
Incorporating Accessibility into Teaching and Training
When it comes to incorporating accessibility into teaching and training, there are many strategies you can use to facilitate learning for individuals with disabilities. As a teacher, you may not know if someone has a disability. It is important to plan lessons with accessibility in mind so that all students can take part in the learning process.
Incorporating accessibility into teaching and training can be fairly simple. Strategies can include: