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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif">Since you mentioned UDL, I feel obligated to mention that mindfulness activities are not a universal positive for everyone. I am autistic and have found that mindfulness and meditation are a
good way to trigger a panic attack in me as it opens me up into circular intrusive thinking or over awareness of environmental senses. Sound based ones in particular really bother me. In learning to manage my own neurodivergence, I did some research on this
to learn that I’m not alone in this kind of response. The following linked article points to some of the research on it. I’ve taken to advising instructors that use these practices to let students opt out if they need to. If it’s a remote class, the students
can turn off audio and/or video for the moment (but the instructor should use chat to help indicate that class has restarted). In person, putting in earbuds or doing a focused activity may help. I’ve pulled out a book for casual reading at times.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Tahoma",sans-serif"><a href="https://www.theswaddle.com/why-meditation-works-for-some-people-but-not-others">https://www.theswaddle.com/why-meditation-works-for-some-people-but-not-others</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> athen-list <athen-list-bounces@mailman12.u.washington.edu>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Heather Mariger via athen-list<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, June 7, 2024 9:33 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Access Technology Higher Education Network <athen-list@u.washington.edu>; The EDUCAUSE IT Accessibility Community Group Listserv <EDUCAUSE-ITACCESS@connectedcommunity.org>; Alternate Media <ALTMEDIA@listserv.cccnext.net><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Athen] Mindfulness and Stress Relief Activities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have a faculty member who uses some stress relief / mindfulness videos as part of his curriculum. All of these videos rely heavily on sound (e.g. soft music - close your eyes, breathe in, breathe out - imagine your body relaxing from
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<p class="MsoNormal">While we do have these captioned and transcripts available, having to read the instructions rather diminishes (negates) the effectiveness of the activities. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">So, I am reaching out for suggestions on ways to make these activities work for those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing - and/or to ask for any suggestions of activities that could be included that don't rely on sound to be effective. As
a fan of UDL, providing options for the students seems a great idea at any rate.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#38761D">Heather Mariger</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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