Tools

This resource from TERC provides American Sign Language dictionaries for math and science topics. The following dictionaries are included: Signing Science Dictionary (SSD), Signing Science Picture Dictionary (SSPD), Signing Math Dictionary (SMD), Signing Math Picture Dictionary (SMPD), Signing Earth Science Dictionary (SESD), and Signing Life...

This Accessibility Oz webpage provides an overview of accessibility features for different social media platforms. "Accessibility features, in this instance, is defined as the ability to add alt attributes to an image, or (in YouTube only) captions and audio descriptions." Available features are provided for Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn,...

Stairway to STEM is an online resource for autistic students, their parents, and post-secondary STEM instructors. The goal of the project is to produce tools and events designed to build awareness of academic and employer-based STEM programs among autistic individuals. This resource also promotes existing evidence-based practices to an expanded...

The Teach Access Study Away Silicon Valley program brings together students, faculty, and industry partners to explore the field of accessibility. Each day, students visit a different industry partner to gain an understanding of the work being done in each location, with the opportunity to engage in substantive conversations to advance their own...

This resource was created by Teach Access and includes fundamental concepts and skills that are necessary for understanding and implementing inclusive design and for developing technology for people with disabilities. "The document was prepared at the request of numerous faculty, to guide the infusion of these topics into mainstream courses in...

This resource, from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, explores the impact that telecommunication devices have had on Deaf individuals. A document is provided that highlights different devices and software used by Deaf individuals to communicate.

This workbook, from the National Collaborative on Workforce and Disability for Youth (NCWD/Youth), is intended for those wanting to learn more about disability disclosure and are interested in supporting youth with disabilities. "Each unit contains a general statement of purpose, useful terminology, a discussion section, and activities to allow you...

This 4-page resource, from the National Deaf Center, summarizes research and resources related to the Common Core State Standards for teachers of deaf students. Information about the Common Core State Standards and how these standards affect what deaf students are expected to learn resources is provided. The ways these standards affect how deaf...

This resource, from the National Deaf Center on Postsecondary Outcomes, provides an introduction to the Deaf community. Information on terminology; American Sign Language; and Deaf values, behaviors, and traditions are highlighted.

This resource from the TIES Center provides a tool that helps educators make instruction more inclusive for all, especially students with cognitive disabilities. The 5-15-45 tool provides three different timeframes to collaboratively plan for instruction both in-person and remotely. In the 5 minutes timeframe, educators identify the most important...