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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

Faculty Focus

Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) Discuss the need to broaden participation and opportunities for people with disabilities in your department/college. Participate in on- and off-campus events that promote disability acceptance and inclusive practices. Jennifer E.

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Summarized transcription versus real-time captioning: What’s best?

eSchool News

This service aims to convey a speaker’s intended meaning in as few words as possible so that a reader can quickly understand the information and participate in the discussion. This not only aligns with Universal Design for Learning (UDL) principles but also showcases a commitment to inclusive education.

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When the Variability of All Learners Is Addressed

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Bringing together more than 100 organizations across the fields of disability advocacy, special education, civil rights and K-12 nonprofits, the Educating All Learners Alliance (EALA) is one such network formed to ensure equity and support for students with disabilities and learning differences across education environments.

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5 strategies for supporting students with autism

eSchool News

Technology: Topic boards that give students simple options to respond to questions by selecting “yes,” “no,” or “maybe,” thinking about Universal Design elements and giving students a variety of ways to respond so that participation is easy for everyone.

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Fostering Upward Mobility through Low-Cost Certification: A Practical Guide for Higher Education

Faculty Focus

Online Accessibility: The institution removes geographical and practical obstacles from the program by providing distance education, enabling participants to juggle their studies with personal and professional obligations without having to pay for extra travel expenses.

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Steps Toward Creating a More Accessible and Inclusive College Classroom

Faculty Focus

Examine course syllabi to make sure policies (late work, absence, participation grades, etc.) Discuss the need to broaden participation and opportunities for people with disabilities in your department/college. Participate in on- and off-campus events that promote disability acceptance and inclusive practices. Jennifer E.

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Fostering Upward Mobility through Low-Cost Certification: A Practical Guide for Higher Education

Faculty Focus

Online Accessibility: The institution removes geographical and practical obstacles from the program by providing distance education, enabling participants to juggle their studies with personal and professional obligations without having to pay for extra travel expenses.