After reading this chapter, you will be able to

• Describe the key characteristics of well-designed indoor and outdoor learning environments for young children with delays or disabilities
• Explain how the DEC Recommended Practices can be useful in designing environments for young children with disabilities
• Outline the types of activity areas or learning centers usually found in learning environments designed for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and children in the early primary grades
• List the requirements of accessible learning environments for young children
• Describe safe and healthy learning environments for young children
• Identify factors to consider when purchasing classroom materials
• Provide examples of the types of supplementary aids or supports within learning environments that may be necessary for young children with delays or disabilities to be successful