CVC Accessibility Series: Let’s Start with Universal Design for Learning & Statewide Resources

Topic 1: Universal Design for Learning & Canvas
Presenter: Jared Stein – Vice President, Global Education Strategy/Higher Education, Instructure
Description: Universal Design for Learning (UDL) can improve teaching and learning in higher education. UDL is a teaching approach that focuses on the needs and abilities of all learners and eliminates unnecessary hurdles in the learning process. Jared will share UDL’s innovative best practices for Canvas and global learning and explore UDL approaches that different users can take–faculty, administrators, and staff. He will also discuss the current status of Canvas accessibility and Instructure’s roadmap for the year ahead.

Topic 2: Statewide Accessibility Resource Round-Up
Presenter: Dawn Okinaka – Director, California Community Colleges Accessibility Center
Description: Join us for a “speed dating” version of discovering the amazing resources and support available from the CCC Accessibility Center for all community colleges in California! The CCC Accessibility Center proactively assesses the CCC system’s web and information technology accessibility needs and offers services, guidance, and technical assistance to help colleges in realizing an accessible technology environment. Diversity and inclusion are core values embraced by the California Community Colleges. Creating online courses that are accessible positively impacts all students, especially individuals with disabilities, offering greater opportunities for engagement and participation in the pursuit of lifelong learning. Topics will include current and new tools, services, and resources.