SESSION ON ACCOMODATION FOR

LEARNERS WITH DIFFICULTY IN MOBILITY

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 OBJECTIVES

At the end of the session, you are expected

to:
1. Identify the problem areas for each physical
disability
2. Identify the equipment/materials needed in
the classroom
3.Demonstrate ways on how to accommodate
learners with difficulty in mobility

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 ACTIVITY
1. Let the participants form five groups.
2. Presentation of video.
3. After watching the video answer the
following questions:
a. What significant learning did you
gain from the video?
b. What must a teacher possess in
addressing the learning needs of these
types of learners?
c. How important is it for a teacher to
know the proper accommodations of
these learners with difficulty in mobility?
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 BRAINSTORMING

1. A representative from each group will draw

the question from the box.
2. Each group will discuss the question.
3. Representative of each group discuss their
groups output.

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 ACCOMODATION FOR LEARNERS WITH
DIFFICULTY IN MOBILITY
Physical Accommodations Equipment/ Problem Classroom
Disabilities materials Area Management
needed
Mild -Place learner at Wheel chair/ Speech -Orient the class
Cerebral side of the Improvised about the
Palsy classroom near chair Large condition of the
the doorway for Table incoming learner
easy access. with disability
-Allow a voluntary Mobility -Promote
Buddy System for acceptance and
note taking. encourage
regular learners
to extend help as
needed.
-Place materials
within the
learners’ reach.

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 Physical Accommodations Equipment/ Problem Classroom
Disabilities materials Area Management
needed
Mild -Make available Large flat Motor -Talk with the
Spine Bifida the use of large desk Coordination parents the
flat desks. computers. needs, strengths
-Provide a corner (if available) and limitations of
where he can the learner.
stand -Work hand-in-
comfortably. (for hand with
back pain stakeholders.
problem)

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 Physical Accommodations Equipment Problem Area Classroom
Disabilities / materials Management
needed

Seizure -Place learner free from flickering Mats Motor -Familiarize

Disorder lights. Helmet Coordination what triggers
/Epilepsy -Place cushion mats on his area for
protection.
seizures.
-Provide a buddy system. Socialization
*if seizure occurs: Skills -Know the do’s
-Loosen his clothing around the neck. and don’t’s
-Remove harmful objects around
him. when seizure
-Avoid other children surround him occurs. (SPED
he will be ventilated. Teacher can
-Turn him side to prevent suffocation
and allow drainage of saliva.
provide notes
-Inserting of spoon inside the mouth to Receiving
is prohibited to avoid mouth Teacher on
laceration or worst dental fracture Seizure
and suffocation.
-If seizure continues more than 5 Precaution and
minutes, the child needs immediate Management)
medical attention.
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 Physical Accommodations Equipment Problem Classroom
Disabilities / materials Area Management
needed
Arthritis -Avoid rigid physical Board Bones/Joints Involve the
activity. games learner in
-Provide slow pacing Lego blocks classroom
classroom routines. Clay activities with
-Offer bathroom Table emphasis on
breaks. activities safety or
precautionary
measure.

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 Physical Accommodations Equipment Problem Classroom
Disabilities / materials Area Management
needed
Developm -Positioned properly Light Extremities Set short term
ental for deskwork. objects for Motor goals.
Coordinati -Ensure feet flat on the play Coordination Breakdown
on floor. Computer achievable
Disorder -Give extra time to Worksheets physical activity
complete activities. into smaller
-Introduce use of parts while
computer to reduce keeping each
use of handwriting. part meaningful
-One must be provided and achievable.
with “show me
board/tag board for
class participation.

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 Physical Accommodations Equipment/ Problem Classroom
Disabilities materials Area Management
needed
Muscular -The learner must be Wheelchair, Muscles -Needs an
Dystrophy supported with personalized assistive
appropriate chair, table table and technological
and wheelchair for chair devices in the
mobility. classroom for
writing.
-Require
tutoring.

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 Physical Accommodations Equipment Problem Classroom
Disabilities / materials Area Management
needed
Amputees Learners’ Ramps/ Mobility -Arrange classroom
Poliomyelitis Accessibility Inclined structuring with
-Learner should be Plane ample spaces.
placed in classroom -Maintain a hazard-
nearest the gate. zone free area.
Multiple -Learner should -Emphasize to the
Sclerosis occupy first-level class precautionary
classroom and be measures in
seated near the assisting
door. mobilization to
-Learner should be orthopedically
accompanied by challenged learners.
buddy system.

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 Physical Accommodations Equipment Problem Classroom
Disabilities / materials Area Management
needed
Bone -Provide cushion for Board Bones -Avoid stressful
Tuberculosis comfortable seating games such Gross physical activities.
position. as chess, Motor -Give simple/light
scrabble, Area classroom chores.
puzzle and -Allow learner to
Sodoku. mingle or play with
Connect friends to boost
the dots self-esteem.
and
painting
materials.

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 “IArte Mo Game”

Each group will role play how to accommodate a

difficulty in mobility.

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 DIFFICULTY IN MOBILITY CAMPAIGN

Each group will make a slogan in the

accommodation in every learner with difficulty
in mobility.

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