Like many other professors at institutions across the globe, I am retrofitting my course so that it is accessible to students with disabilities. My syllabi and other course materials now have headings. For the PowerPoint slides, I'm ensuring that all fonts are no smaller than 28 point, that I've used bold in addition to color… Continue reading Course Accessibility
Author: Barbara R. Heard
Dr. Barbara R. Heard is an associate professor of biology at a community college in NJ. She is interested in supporting students with disabilities in the science laboratory, especially students with visual disabilities.
Solar Eclipse for the Visually Impaired
There will be a total solar eclipse in many areas of the United States on August 21st. Many folks are traveling to locations in the path of totality in order view this potentially once in a lifetime event. People in other locations may be able to view a partial solar eclipse, which is still an… Continue reading Solar Eclipse for the Visually Impaired
Accessible Science 