Creating accessible electronic learning resources
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Creating accessible electronic learning resources
Laura HollinsheadImage source: http://www.flickr.com/photos/18271014@N00/3842815564
A bit of background…
Practical ideas to try
Useful tools
What do you want from the session today?
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“a physical or mental impairment that has a ‘substantial’ and ‘long-term’ negative effect on your ability to do normal daily activities”
Equality Act 2010
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“Accessibility is all about the ability to access. In other words, how easy is it for people with different needs to access your services or materials”
JISC TechDis
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“provide for diversity through design rather than accommodation.” (Horton, 2006, p xvi).
Why do we need to think about this?
THE LAW?
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Changes to Disabled Student Allowance (DSA)
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Better teaching
practice
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Saves on problem
solving later
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Better learning experience
for everyone
Evaluating accessibility
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Screen reader test
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Bring your own device
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Checking tools
Communication
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What will you take away from today’s session?
