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Impact: Lack of access
Strategies:
- Check for standards on door widths (1200mm), ramp slopes (1:14)
- Check desk heights to accommodate chair wheels
- Check availability of accessible parking and accessible toilets
Impact: Movement between venues
Strategies:
- Allow time for travel between venues/classrooms.
Impact: Fatigue
Strategies:
- Allow for frequent breaks during class
- Allow for absences due to fatigue or ill health.
Impact: Functional difficulties e.g. with hand movements
Strategies:
- Explore alternative technologies such as large keyboards, track balls, head pointers
Impact: Low self esteem
Strategies:
- Show encouragement: build trust and empathy
- Provide manageable activities that show immediate success in beginning
- Focus on strengths
- Be clear about what is expected in the course
- Make clear to all learners in first class that you are available for any issues and concerns
- Provide opportunities for interaction in pairs or small groups rather than whole class.
- Give oral feedback in a positive manner rather than or as well as written feedback on assignment tasks.