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Empowering Accessibility in Digital Classroom

Aaron Ferguson

Distance Learning Coordinator

Saša Stojić

Instructional Designer

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What is A11y?

A11y = Accessibility (numeronym - stands for 11 letters between “A” and “Y”)

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Definition of Accessibility:

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  • Inclusive practice of removing barriers that prevent interaction with, or access to websites, digital tools and technologies, by people with disabilities
  • Equitable access to everyone along the continuum of human ability and experience
  • A measure of how simply a student can participate in an activity

Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C. § 794d) requires that Federal agencies' electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public.

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A11y Importance

Why is accessibility important?

What needs to be accessible?

  • Incorporates interactive learning and motivates people to participate in lessons
  • Provides information in a variety of different formats
  • Shifts focus from retrofitting courses to prioritizing inclusive design for all
  • All web-based material for use with online, hybrid, blended or face-to-face courses
  • LMS content, files, instructors’ material, publishers’ textbooks and third party materials (including optional course content)

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7 Pillars of Accessibility Course

Initial Goals:

  • Educate faculty on the basics of accessibility principles
  • Provide tools to design accessible content on the forefront vs. the back end (retrofitting)
  • Help promote inclusive and equitable culture to enhance student learning experience for all

Extended Mission:

To spread awareness on the importance of accessibility in “digital classrooms” by sparking discussion amongst faculty and designers for an inclusive and equitable student learning environment.

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#7PillarsA11y Course Impact

  • Launched on June 20, 2022
  • Current Reach:
    • USA: 25 states
    • Worldwide:
      • Australia
      • Canada
      • Kosovo
      • Mexico
      • Romania
      • Scotland
  • Users:
    • DECOs
    • Instructional Designers
    • Faculty

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7 Pillars A11y Guide

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