Teach Access

"The profession of human services works with all types of individuals and families. Having an opportunity to teach students about accessibility and how to support and develop individualized treatment outcomes is a necessity I could not pass on," says Destini Kirkwood, Human Service Faculty at Grays Harbor College. Kirkwood will introduce students to #accessibility through pre-reflective questions, setting the stage for understanding its scope. Her approach includes providing a working definition, guiding students in exploring visible and invisible challenges through group discussions, investigating community resources and gaps, and developing skills to create client-directed outcomes. Congratulations to Destini Kirkwood! Stay tuned for more #FacultyFeatures as we celebrate our inspiring educators!"

By educating others, I aim to ensure that VR and AR technologies serve and empower all users, including those with disabilities, and to bridge knowledge gaps in accessibility design," says Suhasini Kotcherlakota, Assistant Professor at University of Nebraska Medical Center Supported by a Teach Access grant, Kotcherlakota will introduce a hybrid learning module, “Fundamentals of Accessible Design Choices for AR & VR Experiences,” in her Nurse Educator and Allied Health Professions courses. The module will use VR headsets to demonstrate #accessibility features, focusing on Universal Design for Learning and WCAG guidelines to ensure content is accessible for all learners. Congratulations to Suhasini Kotcherlakota! Stay tuned for more #FacultyFeatures as we celebrate our incredible grant recipients!

We’re looking for #educators interested in applying for the next cohort of the Teach Access Fellowship Program! Be a part of a year-long, professional development program that will support 20 educators and academic administrators in learning how #accessibility informs their practice, in teaching about it to others, and in strategizing for embedding it into the curriculum. Submit your application by Friday November 1, 2024. Visit the program’s webpage for details about eligibility requirements and the application process https://lnkd.in/gvMKMaKb 

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"Accessibility is rarely discussed in detail in veterinary medicine, yet it greatly impacts the field. I want students to gain a broader understanding of how accessibility affects animal care and the human-animal bond," says Shari Lanning (Thorpe), Assistant Professor at Colorado State University. Supported by a Teach Access grant, Lanning plans to introduce #accessibility concepts in her courses VS526: Foundations I, VS527: Foundations II, VS528: Foundations III, and VS545: Issues in Veterinary Medicine. Her modules will cover defining Accessible Veterinary Care and identifying Barriers to Care. Congratulations to Shari Lanning! Stay tuned for more #FacultyFeatures as we celebrate our amazing grant recipients!

Ever wondered what accessibility leaders are saying about public infrastructure and education? Here’s the chance to find out! These sessions are your inside look into the future of self-service design, digital accessibility rights, and higher education gaps in accessibility training. 3 reasons to attend: 1. Learn from top accessibility leaders like Pina D'Intino, Michael O’Hare, Karen Strauss, and Kate Sonka 2. Discover how digital accessibility rights are evolving 3. Get ahead with insights on inclusive education and infrastructure Accessibility experts from G3ict, Tech for All, and Teach Access will be leading the way. You won't want to miss it! Session Highlights: 4:00 – 4:15 | Making Self-Service Accessible: From Design to Deployment Interviewer: Pina D'Intino, PMP, MDes, CPACC, Disability Inclusion & Accessibility Lead, G3ict/IAAP Guest speaker: Michael O’Hare, Director, Systems Accessibility, Tech for All, Inc. 4:20 – 4:35 | G3ict Digital Accessibility Rights Reference Guide (DARG)Interviewer: Mohammed Ali Loutfy, Ph.D., CPACC, Director, Capacity Building and Advocacy, G3ict Guest speaker: Karen Peltz Strauss, National Disability Advocate and Historian 4:40 – 4:55 | Closing the Gap in Accessibility Curricula in Higher EducationInterviewer: Samantha Evans, ICE-CCP, CAE, MBA, G3ict/IAAP Certification Director Guest speaker: Kate Sonka, Executive Director, Teach Access Register here: https://lnkd.in/eduDVw6A Don’t miss out on insights! #A11yChats #DigitalAccessibility #InclusiveDesign

Highlighting the Web #Accessibility Content Guidelines (WCAG) and explaining their role in making digital spaces accessible for everyone. Teach Access provides free programs and resources to help students and educators learn the fundamentals of disability and accessibility. #MakeLearningVisibleAndAccessible #InclusiveDesign #A11Y

We’re looking for #educators interested in applying for the next cohort of the Teach Access Fellowship Program! Be a part of a year-long, professional development program that will support 20 educators and academic administrators in learning how #accessibility informs their practice, in teaching about it to others, and in strategizing for embedding it into the curriculum. Submit your application by Friday November 1, 2024. Visit the program’s webpage for details about eligibility requirements and the application process https://lnkd.in/gvMKMaKb 

Ready to enhance communication in your courses? Our NEW Organizational Communication course teaches you how to develop accessible communication strategies for both internal and external audiences. You'll explore key practices for crafting accessible content across multiple formats and learn how to implement inclusive communication plans that engage employees and reach diverse customers. Start learning today: https://lnkd.in/eBFzBwsc

"I am interested in teaching accessibility design practices for alternative forms of interaction that students can immediately use on their own, e.g., in web design or data visualizations," says Emily Whiting, Associate Professor at Boston University. Supported by a Teach Access grant, Whiting plans to incorporate a new module in her CS 480: Introduction to Computer Graphics course. The module will consist of a lecture, lab activity, and problem sets focused on #accessibility fundamentals, particularly vision (blindness, low vision, and color blindness), which present significant barriers in Computer Graphics. Congratulations to Emily Whiting! Stay tuned for more #FacultyFeatures from Teach Access as we celebrate our outstanding grant recipients!