Accessibility is the need for us to design and create resources, experiences, tools, and spaces that allow for and support the diversity of our bodies and minds.
Although accessibility can benefit everyone, the needs of disabled people should be centered.
The following materials have been adapted from the ISTE 2024 presentation by Tolulope (Tolu) Noah, Ed.D. @DrToluNoah
Resources
Digital accessibility refers directly to variety of media sources that have accessibility features embedded within such as captions, speech to text, play back controls, embedded text readers, etc.
For the purpose of our immediate needs, we will be focusing on how documents can be designed with accessibility features in mind.
How can we intentionally design our instructional materials in ways that reduce barriers to learning so that learners can be successful?
Consider the use of the following document features as critical to reducing these barriers.
C.H.I.LL. Is the acronym that will lead you and your students to success.