Today I am beginning a series of posts and podcasts centered around accessibility in the classroom. I have spent nearly twenty years as an educator and this topic is becoming more of a passion to me than ever before. I think part of it stems from what I have witnessed students and colleagues struggle with over the course of my career and part of it ties into the multitude of resources we have available to us that we are not using effectively. With each post I am going to try to tie some research and resources in so you can immediately make changes to benefit your students. These changes are things that you can do to help your students with disabilities, impairments or medical constraints. They are also changes that can help all learners in your classroom. I want to go beyond that with these posts as well. I want you to keep in mind all the stakeholders that may need access to your resources and materials. Some of these changes can be beneficial to you...
Being an educator is not for the faint of heart. People are always telling you that it can't be done. As teachers you rise to the challenge, not out of defiance or rebellion, but because you have a source of strength that allows you to do what needs to be done. This blog will focus on honing your craft, developing strength as a teacher. That way when others tell you it can't be done, you boldly respond, "Wait...Hold my chalk!"