Muscling Through Barriers: The A&P Student Accommodations Handbook Unveiled | TAPP 151

In Episode 151 of The A&P Professor podcast, host Kevin Patton is joined by Jennifer Stokes, Rachel Hopp, and Abbey Breckling to discuss the Anatomy and Physiology Student Accommodations Handbook. This handbook released by the Human Anatomy and Physiology Society (HAPS), provides instructors with evidence-based suggestions and best practices for making A&P labs and classrooms more inclusive and accessible for all students. Developed by a HAPS subcommittee, the handbook offers guidance on accommodating students with a wide range of needs, from physical limitations to visual or hearing impairments. The goal is to help instructors identify meaningful alternatives to standard lab protocols that promote student success. The handbook is organized by common accommodation requests and includes sections on universal design principles, making accommodations for temporary conditions, and incorporating tactile and visual aids. The HAPS committee plans to regularly update the handbook as new strategies and technologies emerge.

0:00:00 | Introduction 0:00:48 | How It Started 0:19:33 | Blue Sky's From Now On * 0:20:38 | You Don't Know You Need It Until You Do 0:32:57 | Brain Break * 0:35:36 | Opportunities for Learning 0:47:33 | Show Business * 0:51:03 | Exploring the Handbook 1:02:44 | Staying Connected

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How It Started

18.5 minutes

Discover how the Human Anatomy & Physiology Society is transforming student inclusion with its new A&P Student Accommodations Handbook! Host Kevin Patton chats with experts Jennifer Stokes, Rachel Hopp, and Abbey Breckling about creating equitable lab experiences, the power of universal design, and why this groundbreaking resource is a must for educators. Tune in to hear the inspiring journey behind this 62-page guide and how it’s reshaping A&P education.