Universal Design for Inclusion in Chemistry, An Account of How to Plan Proactively for Inclusive Lab Provision
Abstract
Meaningful laboratory teaching is key to chemistry education at all levels however it is often cited as a key barrier to participation by disabled students and other diverse student groups. We discuss the nature of the chemistry laboratory environment from the perspective of Universal Design for Learning and consider the adaptations and accommodations that benefit students in different educational settings including outreach. We report the results of a small-scale study into the perceptions of physically disabled students in the laboratory and provide a personal account from a graduate who has experienced barriers to access in a higher education setting.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Disability Education and Employment
Inclusion and Disability in Education and Sport
Various Chemistry Research Topics
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Royal Society of Chemistry eBooks
- Pages
- 261–276
- Publication date
- 16 January 2026
- Language
- EN
- Document type
- Book chapter