Through hands-on exploration, collaboration, and applied practice, the lab strengthens:
- High-Leverage Practice implementation
- Universal Design for Learning
- Assistive Technology integration
- Inclusive instructional decision-making
The A&I Lab now operates across two locations:
Together, these spaces provide hands-on opportunities to explore inclusive design, instructional practices, and assistive technology.
TTAC Lending Library
Focus: Assistive Technology & Resource Access
TTAC’s Lending Library houses materials and tools that support inclusive instruction and assistive technology implementation.
Available Resources:
- Assistive technology devices (low-tech to high-tech)
- Virginia Assistive Technology, Tools, and Strategies (VATTS) Aligned Resources
- Example instructional materials
- Books and professional resources
- Curriculum materials
- Tools available for checkout and hands-on review
The Lending Library provides educators the opportunity to explore and learn how to use resources before implementing them in their own classrooms.
Memorial Hall's Hiner Room
Focus: Flexible Learning & Instructional Design Space
Located in the College of Education, the Hiner Room is designed to model flexible and inclusive classroom environments.
Features Include:
- Flexible seating options
- Adjustable desk configurations
- Open floor space for movement and collaboration
- Adaptable instructional layouts
The Hiner Room allows pre-service and in-service educators to explore how classroom design influences accessibility, engagement, and student autonomy.
Questions: Please reach out to Mike Salomon (salom2me@jmu.edu) or Hunter Matusevich (matuseha@jmu.edu).