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Over 50 million Americans, or 1 in 5 people, or 20% of the U.S. population, are living with at least one disability, and most Americans will experience a disability some time during the course of their lives. source: CDCSearch my site
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Why My Transition Presentation?
High school students will learn what college is really about. The laws change, IDEA v. ADA, and so do the supports. Know what to expect in college with regards to your academic accommodations. Learn what classes you should be taking in high school to best prepare for postsecondary institutions.Gina Carson, Education Coach
I have seen the need for students, primarily high school students transitioning, but could be as young as elementary age, to be "coached" in what classes to take in order to best prepare for after graduation. We need to remember we are all entitled to a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) and we should make the most of it. This may mean you need my services to analyze your secondary path. Although students have disabilities, we still want them to be challenged at school, and to receive the most rigorous education available. This means taking 4 years of math in high school, and cutting out study hall for an additional academic class. For a nominal fee, I will meet with you and analyze your situation and give you a plan of action.Hire Me
I can provide your institution with high-quality professional development sessions to move your faculty and staff from the traditional teacher centered instructional approach to today’s technology-based learning environments. As NJ’s premiere Instructional Technology Consultant for online and blended/hybrid class usability, your faculty and staff will walk away with a wealth of knowledge and concrete strategies for implementing technology into their workday immediately.Why my PD worskshop?
I am available to educate faculty and staff on accessibility concerns including information about Section 508 requirements for web page content. Instructors will leave my workshop with UD action steps they can immediately implement in any classroom. Instructors will learn how to create course documents that are accessible to all students.
Tag Archives: WCAG 2.0
a11y bugs project – grass roots web accessibility effort
This is a great project I came across in my quest for virtual accessibility standards information… The a11y bugs project is a grass roots effort to identify and fix bugs that undermine accessibility on the web. This project was started … Continue reading
PDF Accessibility Wizard (PAW) add-in to Word
Excellent tool. The PDF Accessibility Wizard (PAW) is an add-in to Microsoft® Word that makes it possible to create accessible PDF documents. PAW will lead you through a step-by-step process, specifically tailored to your document. As you go through this … Continue reading
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Creating Accessible Digital Office Documents
Excellent “desk reference”-type guides for all the popular word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation programs. Accessible Digital Office Document (ADOD) Project: The Inclusive Design Research Centre (in partnership with UNESCO and the Government of Ontario) has completed the process of updating … Continue reading
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Tagged access, How to, usability, WCAG 2.0, web content accessibility
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Conforming to Section 508
Distance / Online Learning statement of accessibility requirements E-Learning: Conforming to Section 508
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Tagged How to, usability, WCAG 2.0, web content accessibility
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Web Content Accessibility Resources
Introduction to Web Accessibility Assistive Technologies and Adaptive Strategies Scenarios of People with Disabilities Using the Web Essential Components of Web Accessibility with good graphics showing connections Building Accessible Websites’: A new book on Web accessibility by Joe Clark Section … Continue reading
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More Website Accessibility Resources
Currently the Windows operating system provides the many resources and functionality for testing for accessibility in more than one browser. Also, the majority of assistive technologies run under the Windows operating system. Test with both Firefox and Internet Explorer on … Continue reading
Web Accessibility Through “Eyes” of Screen Reader
Web 2.0 rules are important for this reason alone: The disability market in the United States is more than 54 million individuals and has a spending power well north of $1 Trillion. See how difficult some websites can be for … Continue reading