Independence Science
Independence Science is an assistive technology company that specializes in providing tools to help students with print disabilities to have equal access and opportunities to perform independently in STEM fields without sighted assistance.
Contact Independence Science to strengthen teacher confidence, promote science access, and meet ADA compliance for blind or low-vision students throughout the school year. 866.862.9665 or info@independencescience.com
They are the makers of Talking LabQuest. You can find out more information here: https://independencescience.com/product/sci-voice-talking-labquest-2/
Check out the video about their product.
Accessible Periodic Tables
Web Elements:
Web elements has an accessible periodic table that works with screen readers. It is formatted correctly for reading via table and is free.
(Information retrieved from Paths to Literacy )
Periodic Table by the Royal Society of Chemistry
Works on iPad with voice over and with screen readers. Can download as an app to Apple and Android devices.
Additional Accessible Periodic Tables
Connecting Color Tiles Periodic Table: Purchase from Amazon. For low vision students
LabQuest by Independence Science: Talking LabQuest 2 ($2,250) Fully accessible
American Chemical Society Chemistry Olympaid Periodic Table: Fully accessible with screen readers
Accessible Audible Periodic Table by Independence Science. You can sonify the elements
Here is a Paths to Technology post about an Accessible Periodic Table (website) and another post,Accessing the Periodic Table.
Elementor works with VoiceOver on iPhone
National Braille Press tactile colored period table
Perkins article: Adapting Periodic Tables
APH Science Materials
Adapted Science Materials Kit: This Kit includes many items originally devised by educators at the Lawrence Hall of Science in Berkeley, California, and enables students with visual impairments to participate in science lessons and experiments alongside their sighted peers. All items fit in the APH Innovations Tote Bag. $259.00
DNA Twist: DNA Twist is a model, available through APH, that demonstrates the structure of the DNA molecule in a way that is accessible to students who are blind and visually impaired. $57.00
DNA-RNA KIT: The DNA-RNA Kit is an accessible, interactive model that demonstrates the formation of single and double strands of DNA, DNA replication, and transcription of DNA to messenger RNA. $127.00
Draw2Measure Protractor App (for iOS devices) (Free app): This app gives all students an alternative way to measure angles. It works with devices running iOS 8 or later. Students can place an angle over the screen of a phone or tablet, and trace along the sides of the angle with a fingertip or stylus. The app records the locations of the sides and then calculates the angle. For objects that may not fit on a screen, students can find measurements by rotating the device itself, which utilizes the built-in gyroscope sensor to measure the angle
Genetic Code, Large Print-Braille: These large print/braille sheets are embossed and printed on 11.5 x 11 inch 90# paper and contain four pages per set. Each set contains a separate page for nucleotide codons or triplets beginning with the letters A, U, C, and G, and the amino acids for which they code. Ten sets per pack are enclosed in a plastic envelope with a hook and loop fastener. $30.00