Real-Time Accessible Materials for Students

Scheduled at 4:15 pm in Mattie Silks on Wednesday, November 13.

Speaker(s)

• Jeff Jullion, Senior Account Executive, Education, Allyant

Session Details

• Length of Session: 1-hr
• Format: Lecture
• Expertise Level: All Levels
• Type of session: General Conference

Summary

This session discusses leveraging innovative strategies, including automated technology, to minimize the delay in providing on-time accessible educational materials to students with disabilities. CommonLook Online provides Educators in-house ability and the flexibility to convert their own documents into alternative formats such as braille and large print.

Abstract

Educators strive to offer their students the best learning resources to ensure inclusivity and comprehensiveness. However, educational institutions often struggle with the intricate balance of providing timely access to high-quality instructional materials in the format of choice. The consequential trade-off between swift delivery and material quality poses an undeniable challenge, leading to potential setbacks in students' learning experiences and student success. In this pivotal session, we'll delve into:

• The underlying reasons for the speed-quality trade-off.
• Real-world statistics on how students with disabilities navigate documents and where they struggle.
• Innovative strategies to help with these challenges, ensuring no student is left behind due to a lack of accessible materials.
• The use of technology doesn’t have to be a daunting task. We’ll explore how this simple and intuitive CommonLook Online is and how it will improve the speed of document transcription into braille and large print including STEM content.

By focusing on bridging this gap, educational institutions can pave the way for a more inclusive and efficient learning environment. Join us to explore actionable insights, use of technology and best practices that can drive positive change in the realm of accessible education. This session is essential for educators, administrators, and all stakeholders keen on optimizing the educational experience for every student.

Keypoints

1. Manual transcription vs Software solutions to ensure students receive alternative formats on-time in the formats of their choice.
2. Statistics on where our accessible documents are falling short and how we can improve.
3. What we can be doing internally to better the students' learning experience and success.

Disability Areas

Vision

Topic Areas

Alternate Format, Artificial Intelligence, Assistive Technology, Uncategorized

Speaker Bio(s)

Jeff Jullion

Jeff Jullion is a Senior Account Executive who specializes in the Education space and has been a leader in the field for over 12 years. Dedicated to ensuring equitable access to instructional materials in alternative formats such as accessible PDF, braille, large print, accessible math, and audio for all blind and low vision students in Higher Education and K-12. With a commitment to breaking down barriers and promoting accessibility, Jeff work’s tirelessly to ensure students have the same experience and opportunity as their sighted peers. Combining expertise in universal design, and accessibility, Jeff sees the value in leveraging cutting-edge technologies and innovative strategies to make information accessible and usable to all faster. Jeff’s awareness, passion for equitable access and deep knowledge in the Education space allows him to collaborate with customers to raise awareness about the importance of accessibility whether it’s printed, digital or on the web.