Summary:
In this engaging episode of "Practical Access," hosts Lisa Dieker and Rebecca Hines invite Luis Perez, the Disability and Digital Inclusion Lead at CAST, to discuss the vital topic of accessibility and universal design for learning (UDL). Perez shares his personal journey, having been diagnosed with a visual impairment as an adult, and how it fuels his passion for making digital spaces more inclusive.
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Highlights:
- Personal Experience with Disability: Luis Perez opens up about his life-changing diagnosis of retinitis pigmentosa, an eye disease that led to his visual impairment. This personal connection adds a profound layer to the discussion on accessibility.
- The Essence of Universal Design for Learning: Perez elaborates on the core principles of UDL and how it intertwines with accessibility. He stresses that UDL is about creating beneficial and equitable experiences for everyone, surpassing mere compliance with standards.
- Practical Strategies for Educators and Parents: The episode provides actionable advice for educators and parents on implementing accessibility features, focusing on the wealth of resources available at the AIM Center at CAST.
- Future of Accessibility in Tech: Perez touches on the evolving landscape of AI and digital technology, emphasizing the importance of keeping the user experience at the forefront of AI development to ensure accessibility for all.
S:2 E:17_Bullying
S:2 E:16: Tech or Text
S:2 E:15: Finding National Networks in Disability
S:2 E:14: Conflict resolution
S:2 E:13: Manners
S:2 E:12: Disability and sexuality education
S:2 E:11: Questions from the listeners - happiness, what we are reading, jobs of the future
S:2 E:10: Hobby to Job
S:2 E:9: Creativity
S:2 E:8: Laughter guest appearance Cheryl Hines
S:2 E:7: Empathy
S:2 E:6: Time Management
S:2 E:5: College versus K-12 education rights to accommodations
S:2 E:4: Practical Access Self-Advocacy Skills
S:2 E:3: Increasing and Improving Communication Skills
S:2 E:2: Employability Tips for Individuals with Disabilities
S:2 E:1: Role of multiple professionals online and Season 2 soft skills and social emotional learning
S:1 E:16: Self-Advocacy online and offline
S:1 E:15: Motivation for students in an online environment
S:1 E:14: Anxiety in this online and world in general
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