Independence Science (United States)

Who can be a chemist? While many of us would like to proudly declare to students that they can be anything they’d like to, our teaching style often sends a very different message. Addressing the issues of accessibility, not only for those with disabilities, but also for those who learn differently than what the standard teaching model gives is imperative to making the statement to students that they can make success a reality and end the norm of those who manage to make it through despite the current system. This article also provides advice and guidance to teachers who provide instruction to non-conventional chemistry students.