Bringing coding into your classroom can be a challenge, especially if you have students with certain disabilities in your class. But it’s important to remember that anyone, no matter their abilities, can learn how to code. Children with special needs can greatly benefit from learning aspects of coding because it teaches students important life skills such as solving problems, organization, and independence. Coding can also improve interpersonal skills and social skills through collaboration and teamwork, skills which many children with disabilities struggle with. Most importantly, students have fun while learning alongside their peers.

In this video, the Code Week team will show you some practical, easy, and fun coding activities especially adapted for students with visual impairments, Down syndrome, and students on the Autism Spectrum, that teachers can easily bring to their classroom.