Access to Informal STEM Learning Celebrates Milestone
DO-IT’s NSF-fundedÌýAccess to Informal STEM Learning (AccessISL)Ìýproject recently completed its third year. Please join us in celebrating this milestone. We’re excited to share resources and informationÌýabout our work to help ensure that informal STEM learning is accessible to everyone!
Recently,ÌýtheÌýÌýfeaturedÌýAccessISL's workÌýon their blogÌýin an article calledÌý. We are honored to be featured among CAISE's offerings and we invite you to check it out.
AccessISL'sÌýwebsiteÌýoffers a variety of resources. As you explore the site, you can learn about accessible exhibits, universal design, promoting accessibility in curriculum and training, and more. Some examples include:Ìý
Proceedings from theÌýAccessISLÌýCapacity Building Institute, explored challenges and solutions regarding equitable access to ISL. Participants identified specific ways stakeholders can work together to increase universal design, accessibility, and systemic change as it relates to informal STEM learning.Ìý
AccessISLÌýreplication materialsÌýdescribe how the projectÌýprovidesÌýinternship opportunities for postsecondary studentsÌýto enhance their learning about accessible ISL, promote accessibility within academic departments, and engage in activities to make ISL offerings more welcome and inclusive for everyone.ÌýThe website also shares replicationÌýmaterialsÌýand best practices aboutÌýOffering Accessible Online Informal Learning.
The resourceÌýPedagogical and Content Design Practices that Support Accessibility and Inclusion in Museology CoursesÌýisÌýdesigned for faculty in Museology and Museum Studies programs who seek to create accessible and inclusive learning environments and integrate accessibility topics within their curriculum.
TheÌýAccessISL Knowledge BaseÌýoffers over 200 case studies, promising practices, and Q&A's regarding access to informal STEM learning. Examples of articles include:
- Accessibility Reviews: A Promising Practice to Improve the Accessibility of Local Science Education Programs
- How can I test my website for accessibility?
- Intrepid Museum: A Promising Practice in Providing Accessibility Information
- How can universal design be applied in educational settings?
You can get involved!ÌýAll stakeholders are invited to participate in the AccessISLÌýCommunity of PracticeÌýto join discussions and learn about opportunities to promote the increased participation of people with disabilities in informal science education offerings, training programs, and careers.