10:00 am
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Kayleen Holt
Enhance your inclusive design skills by understanding and supporting neurodivergent learners. In this session, we will clarify the distinctions between neurodiversity, neurodivergence, and cognitive disabilities, and delve into the unique characteristics and needs of neurodivergent audiences. Learn effective design strategies and facilitation techniques to create inclusive and supportive learning environments for all neurotypes.
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12:00 pm
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Jared Speight
Designing for accessibility doesn't have to limit what learning activities you can include in your course, but it may require a little creativity (and a lot of triggers). In this session, we'll examine how to take inaccessible activities, such as drag-and-drops, and convert them into inclusive learning experiences.
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8:00 am
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Rebecca Prejean
Accessibility can transform your business, but getting executive buy-in is crucial. This session will teach you how to present accessibility as a strategic priority, using compelling data and ROI metrics. Learn to overcome objections and develop a solid plan to implement sustainable accessibility initiatives. Gain the confidence to persuade key stakeholders and make accessibility a cornerstone within your company culture.
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10:00 am
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Michelle King
In this engaging and insightful session, Michelle King will delve into the essential strategies for training instructors to deliver accessible learning sessions. Participants will explore the principles of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), the use of assistive technologies and best practices for creating inclusive content.
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12:00 pm
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Jennifer Yaros
Creating effective learning experiences requires balancing various components, much like baking a cake. The secret ingredient to transform any training into an exceptional learning experience is empathy, which helps designers reconnect with learners and develop more relevant, inclusive, and engaging content. This session will teach participants how to use empathy mapping in the design process, aligning training with accessibility and business goals, and provide tools to become a Master Chef of Learning Experience Design (LXD).
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10:00 am
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Leah Chang
You've designed an accessible eLearning course, but upon publishing it to the LMS, you discover it doesn't work as intended. This presentation will provide troubleshooting tips and workarounds to ensure LMS-delivered learning experiences remain accessible, focusing on the Implementation phase of ADDIE and the Robust principle of POUR.
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8:00 am
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Tejaswini Mulay
The session aims to cover the topic around holistic inclusive learning experiences by looking at additional elements that are often not a formal part of accessibility compliance. Inclusive Learning experiences stand on the shoulders of global guidelines and principles for direction and structure. However, it is often something more than compliance that takes inclusive learning experiences to another level.
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10:00 am
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Deborah Harris
This session delves into the various barriers and burdens that hinder inclusive practices, while also celebrating the breakthroughs and innovations driving positive change. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of systemic, cultural, and operational challenges, and explore practical strategies for fostering more inclusive environments in their communities, workplaces, and beyond.
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12:00 pm
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Maureen Boland
Gain a deeper understanding of how to create PowerPoint presentations that not only comply with accessibility standards but also promote inclusivity and equal access to information. Join us in empowering everyone through accessible design and making your presentations more impactful and inclusive for all.
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