Learn how to use and make assistive technology such as grips and adaptive scissors for drawing and painting tools to accommodate students with disabilities in art class.The purpose of this presentation is to empower art educators with practical skills to create customized grips for students with disabilities, promoting inclusivity and accessibility in art education.
In this presentation best practices will be shared for making 2-D visual arts instruction meaningful and accessible for students who are blind or visually impaired, an often underestimated or excluded population in the art room. Practical approaches and tactile strategies for accessibility of materials for students who are blind or visually impaired will be presented to empower art teachers as inclusion innovators.
Explore Photoshop and digital technology for drawing. Increase the level of demonstrations and clarity for elementary students. Understand the benefits of a Huion drawing tablet versus a low-quality document camera. Comprehension techniques for space and visualization of scale, size, and proportions with students will be demonstrated. Other free resources will be presented near the end. Participants are encouraged to create and follow along with the demonstration if they have a drawing tablet.
This presentation introduces Gemini and Adobe Firefly AI tools to enhance creative expression in inclusive art classrooms. Educators will gain hands-on experience integrating AI tools, fostering inclusivity, accessibility, and enhanced creativity. With a focus on cultural sensitivity, this session supports best practices, offering practical strategies for educators to implement AI tools responsibly, ensuring an inclusive and engaging art education environment.
