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ERIC Number: EJ315937
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1985
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The Wheelchair-Bound Student in the Physics Laboratory.
Frinks, Ronald M.; McNamara, David B.
Journal of College Science Teaching, v14 n4 p416-20 Mar-Apr 1985
Discusses modifications and special equipment needed by wheelchair-bound students for 33 common freshman physics experiments. Physical adjustments, individual needs, and personnel are addressed, with emphasis on building a rapport to learn what a student can and cannot do. A list of modifications for specific experiments (by topic) is included. (DH)
Descriptors: Accessibility (for Disabled), College Science, Higher Education, Physical Disabilities, Physics, Science Education, Science Experiments, Science Facilities, Science Instruction, Wheelchairs
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Audience: Teachers; Practitioners
Language: English
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