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Classroom Accessibility & Inclusion Audit Checklist
Accessibility is a design decision, not an accommodation you bolt on in October. Walk each room with this list before students arrive.
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36-inch clear pathways from the door to every seat and exit
Adjustable-height desks and at least one accessible workstation
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Flexible seating options, including a low-stimulation area
Accessible evacuation route posted and rehearsed
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Reduce visual clutter on walls and windows
Lighting free of flicker; dimmable or lamp-lit options available
Sound-dampening (rugs, felt pads) and available noise-reducing earmuffs
A defined calm-down or regulation corner with clear expectations
Instructional materials
Every core text available in accessible formats (audio, digital, large print)
Handouts in a minimum 12-point sans-serif with strong contrast
Visual schedules, word walls, and anchor charts at readable height
Multiple means of demonstrating mastery built into unit plans (UDL)
Digital accessibility
Captions enabled on all video content
Documents tagged and screen-reader tested (no image-only PDFs)
Text-to-speech and dictation enabled on student devices
Alt text on images in slide decks and the class site
Learning platforms verified against WCAG guidance
Practice & documentation
Every teacher has current IEP and 504 accommodations for their roster
Accommodations logged and reviewed at least quarterly
Paraprofessional roles and schedules posted
Staff trained on the assistive technology actually present in the room
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Classroom Accessibility & Inclusion Audit Checklist
Accessibility is a design decision, not an accommodation you bolt on in October. Walk each room with this list before students arrive.
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