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Online Teaching Academy�Optimizing Digital Learning Training Course (ODL)�Module 2: Designing for Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility�

Created by Online Learning @ NCCC

onlinelearning@niagaracc.suny.edu

https://nccconlinelearning.com/

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Module II Overview

  • How DOJ Title II Ruling Changes Course Design
  • Provide Student Key Materials Without Barriers
  • Identify Quality and Compliance Standards Set Forth by OSCQR
  • Learn Steps to Create Compliant & Inclusive Materials
  • Discussion Concerns and Key Takeaways of Compliance and Inclusive Design

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Department of Justice (DOJ) - Title II

The final rule has specific requirements about how to ensure that web content and mobile applications (apps) are accessible to people with disabilities.

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SUNY Electronic & Information Technology (EIT) Accessibility

  • At SUNY, the following standards have been created to provide guidance on electronic & information technology and web accessibility. These standards are based on the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG). Reference: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG).

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OSCQR Design & Layout

https://oscqr.suny.edu/design-layout/

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OSCQR Content & Activities

https://oscqr.suny.edu/content-activities/

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Accessibility Resources

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Incorporating Diversity & Inclusion in your Syllabus

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Step 1 Reimagine Your Syllabus Content

    • Welcoming and Inclusive language
    • Implement Policies without Barriers
    • Open communication available around course content
    • Remove barriers to Course materials
      • Give specific instructions about accessing course materials!

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Humanizing Your Online Course

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Creating a Liquid Syllabus Course

  • Examples:

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Is the Language in Your Syllabus Welcoming?

Example on Page 11 - Adams, S., Bali, M., Eder, Z., Fladd, L., Garrett, K., Garth-McCullough, R., Gibson, A. M., Gunder, A., Iuzzini, J., Knott, J.

L., Rafferty, J. & Weber, N. L. (2021 June 8). Caring for Students Playbook. Every Learner Everywhere. https://www.

everylearnereverywhere.org/resources/

ODL Spring 2025

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Live Demonstration

Demonstration will include:

  • How to find the Ally Gears and Understand the symbols.
  • Available resources

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Your Next Steps

Work through the reading and watch videos.

Activities: participate in module discussion, make an accessible and inclusive course syllabus.

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Module #2: Designing for Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility

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If you have questions, please ask us in the course question area or via email at: onlinelearning@niagaracc.suny.edu

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Q & A