The Wheelchair-Bound Student in the Physics Laboratory.

Frinks, Ronald M.; McNamara, David B.

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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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