Maria is a student with cerebral palsy. Maria has used a wheelchair most of her life. While she sometimes has difficulty articulating her thoughts, she has repeatedly demonstrated competency and interest in academic subject areas. Identify appropriate accommodations that would enhance her success. Include in your discussion which major components of classroom organization may impact her ability

to be academically successful.

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Examples: floors that do not have a nonslip surface can make wheelchair and other travel difficult for some students; furniture that is placed in lanes can block access to the chalkboard or equipment such as computers and make mobility difficult for students using wheelchairs; tables, pencil sharpeners, and chalkboards that are too high may prove inaccessible to students who use wheelchairs. Considerations based on universal design help alleviate all these issues.

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