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Revamp Your Accessibility Training

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Presented at 9:00am in Gov Square 16 on Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

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Speaker(s)

  • Christa Miller

Session Details

  • Length of Session: 5-6-hr
  • Format: Interactive/Discussion
  • Expertise Level: Intermediate
  • Type of session: Pre-conference

Summary

Are you tired of giving the same old accessibility presentation time and again? Does the effort not match the gain? Join this 1-day workshop on applying universal design for learning to create powerful, memorable training.

Abstract

Resistance is a natural and recurring reaction to professional development (PD). Accessibility related PD often faces greater resistance since many institutions treat accessibility as an "extra" thing to do.

This workshop will challenge participants to use the best practices of accessibility and Universal Design for Learning to break the cycle of boring and un-engaging PD. Emphasis on which practices work well with virtual participants (fully online or hybrid) will be provided. We will explore common mistakes, preparation techniques and delivery practices including: increasing audience engagement, developing powerful slides and visuals, checking your work for accessibility, and practicing before presenting.

We will discuss throughout the critical need to challenge assumptions, ask leading questions, and take advantage of teachable moments. We recommend participants have a copy of existing training material to be redesigned or a rough outline for a new training to develop.

Keypoints

  1. UDL is a powerful way to design/redesign accessibility professional development.
  2. (Re)Designing accessibility training using UDL demonstrates best practice and improves credibility.
  3. Variations in online, hybrid, and in-person training can be addressed by leveraging UDL.

Disability Areas

All Areas

Topic Areas

Accessible Course Design, Faculty Development & Support, Uncategorized

Speaker Bio(s)

Christa Miller

Christa Miller is the Manager of Inclusive Media Services at Virginia Tech. She has worked for the Assistive Technologies Lab since 2006 in many capacities. Most notable among her duties is the production of high quality tactile graphics and Nemeth code Braille for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) courses beginning in 2010.

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