Accessibility: Beyond the Basics

On November 8, 2021, the College of Arts and Sciences Office of Distance Education hosted a teaching forum to discuss accessibility in course design and promoting a culture where access is central to our sense of community accountability. A Panel of Faculty shared their perspectives and experiences in accessible online course design. They were joined by experts from the Office of Student Life Disability Services, the Office of Distance Education and eLearning, and the College of Arts and Sciences Accessibility Coordinators. 

Anticipated Outcomes - Our goal was that by the end of this session, participants would be able to... 

• Understand the why accessibility must be central to instructional design considerations
•  Develop a plan for embedding best practices of accessibility in one’s own teaching practice
• Advocate for accessible instructional and communication practices
• Identify resources and support services for deepening one’s own knowledge related to accessibility, course design, and instructional delivery

Teaching Forum Panelists
Adam Crawford (Office of Student Life Disability Services) 
Eva Dale (ASC Accessibility Services)
Chris Wallace (ASC Accessibility Services)
Dr. Ryann Patrus (ODEE/Transformative Access Program)
Dr. Dan Seward (Department of English)
Dr. J.T. Richardson (Department of Arts Administration, Education and Policy)