Students with Disabilities

In 2010, Science Olympiad formed a working partnership with the Midwest Alliance for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM), a consortium of universities in Illinois, Wisconsin and Iowa dedicated to increasing participation and achievement of people with disabilities in all fields of science. At the annual Science Olympiad State Director's Training Meeting in 2010, Midwest Alliance staff spoke about ways to recruit, accommodate and coach students with disabilities. Midwest Alliance plans to offer information for students with disabilities who participate in Science Olympiad and also provide outreach to their teammates. 

Resources

• Winter 2010 Midwest Alliance Newsletter with Science Olympiad overview (PDF)

Links

• Midwest Alliance Publication Page - of special note is the PDF "Inclusive Science Strategies" by G.P. Stefanich. Check out pgs. 93-134 for a good overview of the different types of disabilities and what accommodations can be provided for a more inclusive setting for students.