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Breakout 1E
9:00 am - 9:50 am Central Time
Simplifying WCAG for Faculty Implementation
Presented by
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Terisa O'Dowd, Instructional Accessibility Designer, Texas Woman's University
Session Description:
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When creating course content, faculty are less likely to use the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) because they can be complicated and technical. In this webinar, participants will learn how to simplify WCAG for faculty implementation to make online content more accessible to individuals with disabilities. Using a more simplistic approach to these guidelines helps ensure that students with visual, auditory, cognitive, or physical impairments can easily navigate and understand digital content in online courses. By streamlining these guidelines, instructors are more likely to create a more inclusive online experience for all students.
Speaker Bio:
As an Instructional Accessibility Designer, I work closely with faculty assisting them in understanding the significance of digital accessibility in the design and development of online and hybrid courses. This includes individual coaching, seminars, and webinars. I often attend accessibility conferences and am engaged in a number of campus and professional groups. I am also an IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies.