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Designing For All Learners Faculty Session

On March 28, 2025 from 3 - 4:30 PM, we're excited to host a free, 90-minute virtual event which will provide faculty with essential knowledge and practical strategies to improve digital content for all students. To learn more about the event, check out our event schedule below!

Learn From An Expert

Meet Dr. Sheryl Burgstahler: Founder of Accessible Technology Services at the University of Washington, including the renowned DO-IT Center and IT Accessibility Team. From 1992 to 2023, she championed the success of students with disabilities through innovative technology and universal design. Now retired, Dr. Burgstahler continues to inspire as a disability studies educator, author, and speaker.

Benefits of Attending

Empower Diverse Learners:

Learn effective strategies to minimize barriers and create an inclusive classroom where every student can succeed, regardless of their background or abilities.

Implement Universal Design Principles:

Discover practical techniques based on Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to foster expert learners who are adaptable and resilient.

Advance Your Professional Skills:

Participate in professional development that aligns with CWRU’s digital accessibility policy, enhancing your teaching methods and staying current with accessibility best practices.

Explore the Exciting Topics Ahead!

Event Schedule
3:00 - 3:10 PM	Introduction La Tasha Simms, the Digital Accessibility Lead at CWRU, will introduce the Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) team. She will discuss the university’s digital accessibility policy, provide background information, and present a brief progress report on digital accessibility initiatives at CWRU.
3:10 - 2:30 PM	Disability Resources Eboni Porter, the Director of Disability Resources at CWRU, will explain best practices for student accommodations. She will cover important information that faculty should know when contacted by Disability Resources. Specifically, she will address what actions faculty should take upon receiving a student accommodation letter and what is expected of them afterward.
3:25 - 4:30 PM	Universal Design for Learning Dr. Sheryl Burgstahler, Founder of Accessible Technology Services at the University of Washington, will delve into the concepts of Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), offering practical strategies to foster improved learning outcomes for all.

Event Schedule

3:00 - 3:10 PM

Introduction

La Tasha Simms, the Digital Accessibility Lead at CWRU, will introduce the Teaching and Learning Technologies (TLT) team. She will discuss the university’s digital accessibility policy, provide background information, and present a brief progress report on digital accessibility initiatives at CWRU.

3:10 - 2:30 PM

Disability Resources

Eboni Porter, the Director of Disability Resources at CWRU, will explain best practices for student accommodations. She will cover important information that faculty should know when contacted by Disability Resources. Specifically, she will address what actions faculty should take upon receiving a student accommodation letter and what is expected of them afterward.

3:25 - 4:30 PM

Universal Design for Learning

Dr. Sheryl Burgstahler, Founder of Accessible Technology Services at the University of Washington, will delve into the concepts of Universal Design (UD) and Universal Design for Learning (UDL), offering practical strategies to foster improved learning outcomes for all.

Hosted by [U]Tech’s Teaching + Learning Technologies and Disability Resources this virtual session promotes CWRU's Digital Accessibility policy.

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.