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:1 E:13: Practical Access Rigorous Learning Online
S:1 E:12: Practical Access Safety
S:1 E:11: Practical Access Meeting IEP Goals online
S:1 E:10: Practical Access: Inclusion in an online and offline environment
S:1 E:9: Practical Access Role of Professionals beyond Teachers in online world
S:1 E:8: Behavior Techniques and Tech support in online world
S:1 E:7: How to teach offline in an online environment
S:1 E:6: Innovative Ideas to Connect Kids with Disabilities online
S:1 E:5: Supporting students with significant needs in online environments
S:1 E:4: Practical Access Supporting students in online environments with low or no technology
S:1 E:3: Practical Access Keeping students connected to each other in an online world
S:1 E:1: Tips for teaching students with disabilities in our new online world
S:1 E:2: Practical Access Co-teaching in an Online Environment.
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