Inclusive Teaching and Individual Needs

Overview

As part of the teaching lab experience we aim for every user of teaching labs to have an enjoyable and inclusive time, with equal access and opportunity to cary out all activities. In order to facilitiate this we employ a variety of methods and make use of different support tools that can be put in place. Whilst some of these adaptiations need to be implemented as part of a support plan, many can be implemented immediately ahead of any formal support plans.

Should you have any questions or queries about any of the following infromation please contact chem-tl@york.ac.uk. If you think any of these may be useful for yourself please contact chem-experience@york.ac.uk where they can be implemented or alternative/additional sumport can be put in place.

Potential adapations

The collection below are adaptations we have used in York or have been aware of their use elsewhere. There are many more adaptations we may well be able to make and add to this list. Most of the adaptations have only come about through working with students to find adaptations to tailor to their needs.

Mobility & dexterity

Adjustable height fumehood and workbench

The lab includes one adjustable height fume cupboard and variable height benching, including a sink.

Reserved working locations

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Angled container holders

We have several bottle holders with three sloping faces allowing bottles to be supported at different angles. This are mostly used as weighing aids.

Allergies

Alternative gloves

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Information on latex

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Visual

Tinted paper lab books

Scripts printed on colured paper

Lab scripts can be printed onto a wide range of different coloured paper. A range of colours are pre-stocked and we can order additional colours as required.

Large print scripts

Scripts can be provided with alternative type sizes. For example enlargements to A3 or reformatting of scripts into large point sizes.

Coloured tape/markings on glassware

Coloured tape can be applied to glassware to help increase the contrast to aid locating the top of glassware in use.

Multiformat lab script availability

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Auditory

Sensory Aids

Tinted/coloured eye protection

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Noise reduction earbuds

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Quiet break out space in lab

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Comfort Aids

Accessible bathroom located in the lab

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Shortened / Altered Experiments

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Extended Breaks

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Anti fatigue mat

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Other Support

Lab Support workers

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