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Swinging in the Swamp

Swinging in the Swamp. Diane Robaina Tessa Sheridan Diana Burich Angela Giles-Moulton Nancy Zawada -Clair Susan Marie Terra. MarshAccess Model of Program Accessibility. Special. Programs. Universal Instructional Design . (UID). Modifications. Accommodations.

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Swinging in the Swamp

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  1. Swinging in the Swamp Diane Robaina Tessa Sheridan Diana Burich Angela Giles-Moulton Nancy Zawada-Clair Susan Marie Terra

  2. MarshAccess Model of Program Accessibility Special Programs Universal Instructional Design (UID) Modifications Accommodations

  3. MarshAccess Model of Program Accessibility Universal Instructional Design (UID)

  4. Universal Instructional Design (UID) • Name tags • Sound field • 20 Minute rule • Consistency of visuals • Powerpoint • Schedule review prior to program • Debrief

  5. What are we going to do? • What is a habitat? • What is a swamp? • What are the common plants & animals in the swamp? • Create a bio-craft • “Swampo” • Conclusions

  6. Habitat

  7. Woodyvegetation Mud Fresh water

  8. Great Swamp National Wildlife Refuge

  9. Plants of the Great Swamp

  10. Animals - Mammals

  11. Birds

  12. Biodegradable Focus Scopes

  13. MarshAccess Model of Program Accessibility Universal Instructional Design (UID) Accommodations

  14. BarriersVisually impaired • Difficulty seeing things to identify in the swamp • Portable magnifiers • Biofacts with textures i.e. bark, pelts, leaves, models of organisms • Things to smell – white cedar balls, skunk cabbage • Difficulty moving from place to place • Assisting movement • Can’t use focus scopes – make audio scopes

  15. Barriers Age related difficulties • Mobility issues • Assistance while traveling • Visual issues • Magnifiers • Large text & pictures on field guides • Hearing issues • Recorders for e-journaling • Digital cameras for photojournal

  16. MarshAccess Model of Program Accessibility Universal Instructional Design (UID) Modifications Accommodations

  17. BarriersIntellectual disability • Difficulty understanding concepts • Shorten walk • Fewer activities conducted • Simplified field guides • Stickers & pictures as reference materials • Participants look for general named items i.e. rock, bird, tree

  18. BarriersVisually impaired • Difficulty seeing things to identify in the swamp • Bring specimens and artifacts inside for viewing • Biofacts with textures i.e. bark, pelts, leaves, models of organisms • Things to smell – white cedar balls, skunk cabbage • Difficulty moving from place to place • Shorter trails • Level ground areas for moving around

  19. Barriers Age related difficulties • Mobility issues • Shorter trails • Level ground areas for moving around

  20. MarshAccess Model of Program Accessibility Special Programs Universal Instructional Design (UID) Modifications Accommodations

  21. Special Programs • Shorten walk • One animal and one plant will be covered • Simplified field guides • “Swampo” – larger pictures • Focus scope pre-made; participants just decorate them

  22. Special Thanks to… Vicki Madden

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