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'''Workshop details coming soon!'''
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 ==
<br>
Coming Soon!
 
== Resources ==
 
===Slide Deck===
* Coming Soon!
 
===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)
 
===Vendor Accessibility Information===
====Brightspace====
* [https://www.d2l.com/accessibility/ Web Accessibility at D2L (Brightspace)]
* [https://cat.xula.edu/food/brightspace-tip-388-accessibility-checker/ Accessibility Checker]
* [https://community.d2l.com/brightspace/kb/articles/5683-reach-every-learner-with-brightspace-accessibility-features Reach Every Learner with Brightspace Accessibility Features]
 
====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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Revision as of 11:23, 6 February 2024

Originally presented for CAT+FD on 7 February 2024 by Ms. Janice Florent

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


Coming Soon!

Resources

Slide Deck

  • Coming Soon!

Accessibility: Solve For One, Extend To Many

Vendor Accessibility Information

Brightspace

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

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