What do you think when you encounter these terms?
• Accessibility
• Universal Design
• Inclusion
Learn how L&D Professionals can create learning experiences accessible to all and where everyone belongs.
Accessibility and inclusivity is a paramount consideration in any learning environment design. From instruction to physical spaces, no one should be left out.
At AIDC25, we explore modern approaches to accessibility and inclusivity in the skilled design of learning environments that meet social, emotional, cultural, and academic needs of all learners. Join us to gain knowledge from other designers who are committed to building better spaces that are accessible and inclusive. AIDC25's expert presenters will give you their know-how to design, create and build accessible, inclusive spaces for all learners.
Learn how to integrate accessibility and inclusivity in to the learning experiences you create - register today to learn more!
Wojtek Kutyla is an Edinburgh-based accessibility professional with over 25 years of digital experience. He helps global companies build accessible solutions and embed accessibility into software lifecycles. Kutyla also creates video courses and authored the first Polish best-selling book on the subject, "Web Accessibility. Wprowadzenie do dostepnosci cyfrowej."
Adam McLean, M.Ed., G.C.I.D., is a Senior Instructional Designer at The Jackson Laboratory, designing global online genetics courses. An accessibility expert skilled in Articulate 360 and coding, he champions diversity initiatives and received the 2024 JAX President's Award for Excellence Through Diversity and Inclusion.
Toddi Norum is an instructional designer and learning systems strategist building training and performance-support tools for complex environments like aerospace and defense. A volunteer Massachusetts Special Olympics ski coach, she combined her technical and coaching skills to create Slope Notes, a specialized progress-tracking mobile app.
Christy Tucker is a learning experience design consultant and founder of Syniad Learning with over 20 years of experience. Specializing in scenario-based learning and storytelling, she develops engaging online training for corporate, non-profit, and government clients. She is also a regular industry speaker and has blogged about instructional design for over 15 years.
Dr. Bill Brantley, founder of BAS2A, is a fractional Chief Learning Officer helping government agencies build equitable learning programs. With a Public Policy PhD and 20 years of federal experience, he has trained over 250,000 global learners using gamification, simulations, and trauma-informed instructional design methods.
Jacob Wood is an accessibility consultant, NVDA Certified Expert, and head of Growth for ALL. Specializing in accessibility auditing for eLearning, LMS, and authoring tools, Jacob draws from his lived experience as a blind assistive technology user to provide teams with practical, real-world inclusion strategies.
Marni Levett is a strategic learning and accessibility leader directing global inclusion initiatives at Arcadis and supporting academic programs at the New England Institute of Technology. Expert in instructional design and stakeholder engagement, she transforms complex challenges into practical, accessible learning solutions that drive organizational success.
Donna Boucher is an accessibility consultant, corporate trainer, and founder of The Infinite Mindset. Partnering with mindsetDEI, she designs neuro-inclusive learning solutions for Canadian organizations. Donna combines technical compliance expertise with her lived experience as an autistic adult with ADHD to bridge the gap to truly inclusive design.
Jared Speight serves as an instructional design specialist and Instructor of Health Care Administration at Mayo Clinic. Combining educational technology with quality improvement strategies, his professional focus centers on creating accessible learning experiences and designing effective instructional frameworks within healthcare education.
Connie Malamed specializes in learning design, visual communication, and career development. Author of Visual Design Solutions and Visual Language for Designers, she hosts The eLearning Coach website and podcast. An international speaker, Connie also founded Mastering Instructional Design, an online community helping professionals advance their careers.
Vishali Narayanan, an instructional designer with an EdTech Master's from Concordia University, designs inclusive training for the Canadian Red Cross. She recently created a seven-course series on working with Indigenous communities, collaborating across the organization to navigate the practical boundaries of social-emotional learning and inclusive design.
Sara Ballantine is an educator, instructional coach, and CapCue Board member with over two decades of experience in special education and educational technology. Holding a Master of Educational Technology, she uses cognitive science and brain-compatible learning strategies to help educators maximize instructional impact and save time.
Ericka Tinsley is an instructional designer, Teacher of the Visually Impaired, and Orientation & Mobility Specialist with over 20 years of experience. Blending accessibility and assistive technology expertise, she helps educators and organizations build engaging, equitable digital content that supports diverse learners and ensures equal access.
Dr. Nicole L’Etoile, Ed.D., CPACC, founded L’Etoile Education to build inclusive online learning and meet WCAG standards. She leads accessibility audits and remediation for e-Learning platforms and LMS courses while training instructional designers and learning professionals to create and maintain accessible digital content at scale.
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