Design with impact in this free accessibility event series on October 29 and 31 at the KSL Library. These events are open to faculty, staff, and students!
Hosted by [U]Tech’s Teaching + Learning Technologies, Disability Resources, Kelvin Smith Library, University Marketing and Communications, and UCITE, this in-person gathering promotes digital accessibility and inclusivity tools and resources at CWRU.
For quick access to the student event, select the button below to view the schedule and sign up link.
Faculty and staff event: Empowerment through Course Accessibility
Tuesday, October 29 | 9:00 AM - 12 PM at the KSL Library Freedman Center
We invite all faculty and staff to join us on the morning of Tuesday, October 29 for insightful sessions on digital accessibility at CWRU, featuring talks on accessible course design and AI course content accessibility, with breaks for networking and refreshments. For a complete schedule and to reserve your spot, register for the event below.
Sign up for Empower through Course Accessibility
| Empower through Course Accessibility sessions and descriptions | ||
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| Welcome Remarks | Time: 9:00 AM - 9:10 AM Speaker: Megan Allen, Assistant Director of Online Learning Design & Delivery |
We will be introducing the Instructional Design process and course design @ CWRU |
| Accessible Course Design | Time: 9:10 AM - 10:00 AM Facilitator: Heather Bolden, Lead Instructional Designer |
This workshop will provide you with learn-today apply-tomorrow practical tips for working digital accessibility into your courses. In our time today, we’ll focus on:
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| Digital Accessibility Champion Badging Ceremony |
Time: 10:00 AM- 10:15 AM |
We will be taking this time to recognize our Digital Accessibility Summer Camp Champions. |
| Coffee Break | Time: 10:15 AM - 10:30 AM Provided by Bon Appétit |
Breakfast provided by Bon Appétit |
| AI Course Content Accessibility | Time: 10:30 AM - 11:20 AM Facilitator: Indra Wangsawiredja, Instructional Designer |
Join us for a workshop on Generative AI, focused on using these tools to create accessible and inclusive digital course content. We’ll explore how Gen AI can support Accessibility and UDL, providing practical insights on enhancing accessibility through effective prompting, reviewing outputs, and understanding the technology's limitations. This workshop is ideal for those looking to leverage AI to improve accessibility and inclusivity in their courses! |
| Closing Remarks & Networking | Time: 11:20- 12:00 PM Facilitator: La Tasha Simms, Digital Accessibility Lead |
Closing remarks. |
For quick access to the faculty and staff event, select the button below to view the schedule and sign up link.
Student event: Success by Design: the Impact of Digital Accessibility
Tuesday, October 31 | 9:30 AM - 12 PM at the KSL Library Freedman Center
We encourage all students to prepare for two interactive sessions on the morning of October 31st. The first session will focus on accessible design techniques that can be applied to resumes, presentations and more. Following this, there will be breaks for networking and refreshments plus a fun trick-or-treat scavenger hunt to explore digital accessibility tools. To view the complete schedule and reserve your spot, please register for the event below.
| Success by Design sessions and descriptions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Welcome Remarks | Time: 9:30 AM - 9:40 AM Speaker: La Tasha Simms, Digital Accessibility Lead Focus: Digital Accessibility @ CWRU |
We will be discussing digital accessibility at the university to prepare for the upcoming sessions. |
| Accessible Design for Future Leaders | Time: 9:40 AM - 10:30 AM Facilitator: Miranda Sepúlveda, Digital Accessibility Associate |
Learn essential accessible design techniques that will make your work stand out. Through practical examples, you’ll see how good design can enhance readability and inclusivity, giving you a competitive advantage. In this hands-on session, you will be guided through five key accessible design practices, which will end in a collaborative redesign of a resume to demonstrate how accessible design can revolutionize your content and help you in your future career. |
| KSL Tools and Resources | Time: 10:30 - 10:40 AM Facilitator: Josie Cotton, User Experience Librarian |
Discover tools and resources provided by the KSL Library to enhance your digital experiences. |
| Coffee Break |
Time: 10:40 AM - 11:00 AM |
Breakfast provided by Bon Appétit. |
| Digital Accessibility Trick or Treat Scavenger Hunt | Time: 11:00 AM - 11:45 AM Facilitator: Francine Diaz, Digital Accessibility Coordinator, Instructional Designer/Technologist |
Explore various digital accessibility tools through a trick-or-treat scavenger hunt. Learn how these tools can help you create accessible content while picking up delicious candy along the way. |
| Closing Remarks & Networking | Time: 11:45- 12:00 PM Facilitator: La Tasha Simms, Digital Accessibility Lead |
Closing remarks. |
For any questions about the event series, please contact La Tasha Simms at lxs851@case.edu.
If you need accommodations or assistance, please contact Disability Resources.