Adapted School Workspaces for Students with Special Needs
A Resource Guide for Planning
RB 0073
The Special Programs Branch of the Ministry of Education, Skills and Training gratefully acknowledges the following individuals for their contribution to the planning and development of this resource guide.
This project was undertaken by School District No. 39 (Vancouver) under the direction of Paul Carson (SET-BC). The Ministry also acknowledges the contributions of the many BC educators and therapists who responded to the Adapted Workspaces Questionnaire.
This document is also available in Adobe Acrobat format. Acrobat files maintain the look and feel of the original paper document far better than web pages do- and they are far more suitable for printing.
1.0 - Introduction
1.1 - Purpose of the Resource Guide
1.2 - Who Needs an Adapted Workspace?
2.0 - The Planning Process
2.1 - Guiding Principles
2.2 - Steps in the Planning Process
2.3 - Roles of Team Members
2.4 - Strategy Tips for Planning
3.0 - Case Studies
3.1 - Lynette
3.2 - Scott
4.0 - Design Solution Ideas
4.1 - Seating and Positioning
4.2 - Desktops and Tables
4.3 - Storage and Space Saving Ideas
4.4 - Accommodating Computers and Other Technologies in the Workspace
4.5 - Adapted Workspaces Across the School
Appendices
Appendix A: Resources
Appendix B: Observational Checklist
Appendix C: Adapted Workspace Planning Form
Appendix D: Designing an Adapted Workspace
SET-BC Projects: Adapted Workspaces Guide, Acrobat Files