Knowledge/Skill Building
Discover Disability-Inclusive Design for Everyone
Competencies
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Standards
K-2-ETS1-1
K-2-ETS1-2
Elements
Big Ideas
Students listen to a community member with a disability share real-world barriers they encounter, observe accessible design gaps in their environment, and identify a simple problem to solve. They practice asking questions, gathering information, and recording ideas to guide an initial design sketch.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
45 min
Grouping
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Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 45 min| # | What teachers do | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Start with a brief introduction about the importance of understanding diverse experiences. | 5 min |
| 2 | Invite a community member with a disability to share their experiences and barriers they face. | 10 min |
| 3 | Engage students in a guided discussion about what they learned from the speaker. | 5 min |
| 4 | Have students observe items in the classroom to identify potential accessibility issues. | 5 min |
| 5 | Conclude with students documenting one idea for an accessible design solution in their notebooks. | 5 min |
| Total | 30 mins / 45 planned |
Preparation (3 items)
- Arrange for a community member with a disability to visit the class and prepare a list of discussion topics.
- Set up chairs in a semi-circle to facilitate easy interaction with the speaker. Prepare visual aids to support the discussion.
- Create anchor charts highlighting key concepts of accessibility and inclusive design.
Student-facing instructions
Today, you'll listen to a visitor share their experiences with accessibility challenges. Your task is to observe, ask questions, and take notes on ideas for solving these challenges. Use your notebook to write down one design idea that could make things easier for everyone.