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''Originally presented for [http://cat.xula.edu/ CAT+FD] on 7 February 2024 by [https://cat.xula.edu/about/staff/jflorent Ms. Janice Florent]''

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Making course materials accessible benefits all students, not just those with disabilities. When you create course materials with accessibility in mind you will find that all students can take advantage of them as well. In this workshop, we will discuss why accessibility is important for '''all''' learners, regardless of their abilities. We will also cover the basics of accessible course design, including how to make your materials accessible. We will explore the importance of building accessible course materials for all learners. We will discuss the benefits of accessibility, including:

* Increased participation and engagement from all learners
* Improved learning outcomes
* Reduced barriers to success

You can make a difference by creating accessible course materials. Whether you're a new or experienced faculty member, this workshop will give you the skills and knowledge you need to create accessible course materials that benefit everyone.

This workshop, the seventeenth in our #LEX Advanced series, builds on the skills you learned in the #LearnEverywhereXULA course AND is designed for faculty who want to learn more about designing accessible courses.

== Workshop Recording ==
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'''Coming Soon!'''

== Resources ==

===Slide Deck===
* [https://catwiki.xula.edu/images/7/78/Accessibility_is_not_Just_for_Individuals_with_Disabilities-Spring_2024.pdf Slide Deck]

===Accessibility: Solve For One, Extend To Many===
* [https://bootcamp.uxdesign.cc/web-accessibility-lets-make-sure-our-ux-doesnt-sux-834a166ccd5c Web Accessibility— Let’s Make Sure Our UX Doesn't SUX]
* [https://inclusive.microsoft.design/ Microsoft Inclusive Design]
* [https://accessibility.kennesaw.edu/basic_accessibility_solutions/basic_four.php Basic Four of Accessibility] (Kennesaw State University)
* [https://accessibility.kennesaw.edu/basic_accessibility_solutions/index.php Basic Accessibility Solutions] (Kennesaw State University)
* [https://accessibilityhub.niagaracollege.ca/training/delivery/ Accessibility Hub: Accessible Academic Delivery] (Niagara College Canada)
* [https://teaching.uwo.ca/pdf/elearning/Rubric-for-eLearning-Tool-Evaluation.pdf Rubric for Evaluating E-Learning Tool]

===Vendor Accessibility Information===
====Brightspace====
* [https://www.d2l.com/accessibility/ Web Accessibility at D2L (Brightspace)]
* [https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/5683-reach-every-learner-with-brightspace-accessibility-features Reach Every Learner with Brightspace Accessibility Features]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-388-accessibility-checker/ Accessibility Checker]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-320-video-notes-closed-captions/ Video Notes - Closed Captions]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-301-audio-video-editor-and-player/ Audio/Video Editor]
* [https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/1557-make-your-html-content-pages-more-accessible Make Your HTML Content Pages More Accessible]
* [[Brightspace HTML Templates Resource]]

====Microsoft Word====
* [https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/make-your-word-documents-accessible-to-people-with-disabilities-d9bf3683-87ac-47ea-b91a-78dcacb3c66d Make Your Word Documents Accessible]

====Adobe Acrobat====
* [https://www.adobe.com/accessibility/pdf/pdf-accessibility-overview.html Adobe Acrobat Pro Accessibility Overview]
* [https://otl.du.edu/knowledgebase/understanding-pdf-accessibility/ Understanding PDF Accessibility]
* [https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/using/create-verify-pdf-accessibility.html Adobe Acrobat Pro Accessibility Guide]

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