Accessibility for Online Learning

Accessibility for Online Learning

This session is created for anyone who designs, facilitates, or manages online learning programs. Learn about why and how accessibility, disability, and usability should be considered in online learning, types of assistive technologies learners may use, how to design with inclusion in mind, and how to evaluate your existing courses for accessibility. You’ll walk away with templates and resources to get started on course accessibility right away!

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

• Discuss challenges facing disabled students who participate in online learning.
• Understand types of assistive technology used by disabled students.
• Make adjustments while creating online learning materials to ensure they are accessible and usable.
• Evaluate accessibility and usability of your online learning materials.

ATD Capability Model Alignment: 

Personal Capability - Cultural Awareness and Inclusion
Professional Capability - Instructional Design

Britne is passionate about Inclusion & Diversity, Disability Advocacy, Accessibility, and Inclusive Design. She currently works as an Instructional Designer at Tesla and as a freelance Learning Project Manager, Instructional Designer, and Speaker through her company Inclusive Pixelation.

Mark your calendars:

• May  26, 4:00p-5:30p Las Vegas Learning Lab (Instructional Design & Development SIG) 
• June 30, 4:00p-5:30p Las Vegas Learning Lab (Instructional Design & Development SIG) 
• July Chapter Meeting Details to follow!
• August 20, 8:00a-9:30a Open Board Meeting / Committee Working Session