Web accessibility is crucial in ensuring that digital information and resources are available and usable by everyone, regardless of their physical or cognitive abilities. In the education sector, web accessibility is especially important as it allows all learners, including those with disabilities, to access and participate in online learning materials and tools.

This panel discussion brings together experts in the field of web accessibility in education to discuss the importance of web accessibility and its impact on learning outcomes.

Join Jade Matos Carew – Head of Digital Accessibility and Usability at The Open University, Janell Sims – Manager of Digital Accessibility Services at Harvard university, and Anthony Fernando, a strategic leader in Digital Accessibility in the Education sector as they share their experiences and perspectives on these topics and provide practical insights on how educational institutions can be inclusive for all learners. This panel will be hosted by Nomensa’s Co-Founder and Director of Accessibility, Alastair Campbell.

00:00:00 – Henry’s intro
00:01:05 – Alastair’s intro
00:01:15 – Jade Matos Carew intro
00:01:28 – Janell Sims intro
00:01:39 – Anthony Fernando intro
00:02:15 – What are the biggest issues students come across?
00:08:10 – The challenges when facing those issues
00:16:40 – Most effective ways of managing varying formats
00:22:40 – Tried and tested: things that didn’t go to plan
00:32:30 – Shared learning management systems/organisation resources
00:35:30 – Are there any shared resources in the US?
00:36:20 – Lack of learning around accessibility
00:46:10 – Q&A

This talk was part of Virtua11y web accessibility and digital inclusion conference, an event organised by Nomensa

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