Mobility disabilities affect a persons use of extremities. Mobility disabilities are caused by a number of factors including an accident, disease neuromuscular disorders or a congenital disorder. Examples include arthritis, spinal cord injuries and amputations. There are certain technologies that can be used to help the person with a mobility disability. An example is a wheel chair or prosthetic device. Some other tools that aid people with mobility disabilities are specific keyboards, speech to text technology, book holders, adapted pencil grips.

If a student in your class has a mobility disability you may…(dependent on mobility disability)

  • Extended exam time or create alternate testing.
  • Offer note takers and assistants.
  • Create an accessibility in the classroom. This means allowing room for assistive technology like wheelchairs.
  • Have equipment being used within reach of the student.
  • Be sure if you go on a field trip there are accessible ramps washrooms ect..
  • Create lesson plans that allow the student to participate.
  • Have course materials available online in electronic format.
  • Have tools in the class that aid students with mobility disabilities. An example is page turners. 
  • Do not limit their activities or underestimate mental abilities.