Schedule

Is “Ability” Part of Your Organization’s DEI Strategy?

Diane Elkins

Amy Morrisey

Who deserves the chance to get better at their jobs? Who deserves the chance to access the latest information in their field? Most people would answer, “everyone.”

Assistive Technology Users: Understanding the Representative Range

Belo Miguel Cipriani

There are many levels of assistive technology users. Becoming familiar with the needs of the groups that exist within this community will help any content creator and accessibility support professional better serve their students, clients, and centers. This training will introduce participants to the different types of assistive tech users, as well as provide tips to improve their experience in digital environments.

Designing for Neurodiversity: The Dos, the Don’ts & the Definitely Nots

Judy Katz

In this session, you’ll go on tours of two learning experiences: one synchronous/instructor-led class, and one eLearning course. We will discuss the impact of design choices on neurodiverse learners. During the session, you’ll also learn a layperson’s definition of autism and ADHD and how they affect individuals’ interactions with the world. You’ll learn about the social model of disability and how to apply it to your way of thinking about design. And you’ll see the effects of non-inclusive design decisions and how they can make learning experiences less effective or even disastrous for neurodiverse learners. Most importantly, you’ll see how changes in your planning and design can make learning experiences more inclusive, more accessible, and more effective for neurodiverse learners, as well as more usable and cohesive for all.

Beyond Colors and Captions: How to Provide More Inclusive Accessibility

Bela Gaytan

When designing accessible content, it’s likely that the first two courses of action will be to include captions or a transcript and to employ colors with sufficient contrast. These are great, but accessibility is so much more! In addition to providing equal access to individuals with hearing and vision disabilities, we need to expand to the many other disabilities that need to be included. Learn how to better support the groups that are often left out in accessibility, such as those that are neurodivergent, those having mobility impairments, users with a different native language, and more. We’ll also learn the importance of learning from those with lived experiences with inaccessibility.

Accessibility FAQs Panel with host Kayleen Holt

Kayleen Holt

The digital activities around inclusive and accessible design are progressing. As technology evolves, human needs change, and the environment we work and live in shifts. Together, we can shape L&D to ensure ALL have opportunities to access digital learning. And in this panel, we’ll be discussing frequently asked questions about accessibility and inclusion. And land on fundamental principles to build upon as we move forward.

Case Study: Using A Flipped-Classroom Model to Create Successful Learning Experiences for Hearing Professionals

Karen Hyder

How to use subject-matter experts to efficiently and effectively help busy hearing professionals and parents develop the skills and knowledge needed to successfully support deaf and hard-of-hearing children - all online.

Demystifying Captions

Alan Natachu

Have you ever watched a YouTube video with closed captions turned on and felt just completely frustrated by the experience? Ever try editing closed captions only to be equally frustrated by timings and character counts that you throw your hands up and say “let the computer generate the captions!”? This session aims to reduce the frustration of creating and editing captions (which in turn, reduces the frustration your audience feels when watching your media with closed captions turned on).

Achieving Optimal Accessibility in Storyline and Other eLearning Environments

Doug Harriman

Join Doug Harriman as he shares the University of California’s Checklist for optimally accessible eCourses and specific guidance for achieving checklist criteria in Articulate Storyline. It’s worth joining even if you’re not a Storyline user, as the full Checklist and much of the development guidance can be applied to other eCourse authoring programs and other eLearning environments.

A Beginner’s Guide to Inclusion and Accessibility

Chrisanna Paxton McMillin

Learn tips for how to make your course more inclusive and accessible with language and images along with a demonstration of how Lectora can assist you with developing a course that meets Section 508 and WCAG 2.0 Level AA guidelines.

What Is The Future of Accessibility? with host Kayleen Holt

Kayleen Holt

Building for All. The world is moving on, but not everyone can. The future of accessibility and inclusion is in our hands and we must work together to move forward. Join us to discuss leading the charge for a new L&D vision that is equal for all.