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Opening the Doors of Belonging

A Cross-Departmental Collaboration to Support Online Students in Accommodations, Accessibility, and Advocacy

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Who We Are & What We Do

Janet Fukuda

Manager – Accessibility and Usability

Jelisa Dallas

Program Manager, Student Organizations

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Session Overview

COORDINATED EFFORTS FOR STUDENT SUPPORT

CREATING INCLUSIVE ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS

ADVOCACY AND EMPOWERMENT FOR STUDENTS

PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS AND TOOLS SUPPORTING STUDENT LEARNING

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Coordinated Efforts for Student Support

The Office of Educational Equity

Student Accommodation Office

Accessibility and Usability

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Coordinated Efforts for Student Support

How do you collaborate cross-departmentally?
What ways do you make accessibility a priority?
What decision making power do you have, and do you have seat at the table?
How are you setting expectations and planning to show up to meet the needs of your students?

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Creating Inclusive Online Learning Environments

Strategies for ensuring online course materials and virtual classrooms are accessible to all students.

The role of technology in supporting students with disabilities and promoting a sense of belonging.

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Advocacy and Empowerment for Students

A safe space for students and alumni to practice self-advocacy with expert guidance, collaboratively exploring mindfulness, belonging, gratitude, and boundaries to foster productive discussions that build confidence for academic and career success.

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Practical Applications and Tools for Student Learning

Tools and resources provided by Accessibility and Usability.

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Closing

How will you create a cohesive support system for online students?
What considerations will you take to create an inclusive learning environment?
What is your plan to encourage self-advocacy amongst your students?
How will you ensure students have the tools and resources to be successful online?

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Contact

Janet Fukuda

Manager – Accessibility and Usability

Jelisa Dallas, M.S. Ed.

Program Manager, Student Organizations

janet.fukuda@phoenix.edu

jelisa.sinn-braswell@phoenix.edu