Symbol boards

10 Dec 2025 Leave a comment

by CharlesB in 811Q, accessibility, autism, classroom Tags: ,

Adaptive Design Association

18 Jul 2025 Leave a comment

by CharlesB in 3D Printing, accessibility Tags:

We took a field trip to Adaptive Design Association in midtown Manhattan. They fabricate adaptive accessories — mostly made out of cardboard — for anyone that needs support. Plus “cue cards” for the blind. For free!

Here are some photos from the trip.

LEGO Robotics to 3D Prints

13 Mar 2025 Leave a comment

by CharlesB in 3D design, 3D Printing, accessibility, autism, code/coding, computer lab, developmentally disabled, Lego, robotics Tags: ,

I made a work flow to convert the icons used in LEGO Spike and Essentials Robotics programs into 3D prints. The rationale is that some students will benefit from holding the blocks physically in their hands prior to moving them about in the coding programs.

 

Inclusivity for Wegmans

09 May 2024 Leave a comment

by CharlesB in accessibility Tags:

A recent field trip to Wegmans supermarket in Brooklyn revealed a lovely example of accessibility for its employees. The broom and dustpan (they called it a “butler”) for the custodial staff had photos of the items as well as labels. Reminds me of our accessible classrooms.