Designing Accessible Learning Programs

October 7, 2021 | 12:00-1:30pm PST
Online

ON-DEMAND OPTION: We know that scheduling can be hard. You may purchase the series as an on-demand learning program and watch on your own time. You will receive the recording and all related resources for each session after they happen.

One in four Americans has a disability. Designing your learning programs to be accessible from the very beginning makes learning better for EVERYONE.

Designing Accessible Learning provides a framework for thinking about how to help learners with disabilities learn in your online or in-person session. You will learn about Universal Design for Learning principles and how to maximize accessibility in your virtual learning programs. You will leave the session with a short list of steps to make your learning programs more accessible.

Design Accessible Learning is scheduled in October in honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which pays tribute to the accomplishments of individuals with disabilities who make tremendous contributions to our workplaces and sector.

Presenters:

Gwen Navarrete Klapperich, Klapperich International Training Associates (KITA)

Gwen Navarrete Klapperich, M.Ed., CPTD® is Chief Learning Consultant of Klapperich International Training Associates (KITA) LLC, a talent development consulting firm that specializes in employee training & development, diversity & inclusion initiatives, performance consulting, and health & safety training. She holds over 20 years of experience in training & development, customer service supervision, and quality assurance initiatives, and has worked in various industries such as retail, call centers, healthcare, government, hospitality, nonprofits, and continuing education. Gwen earned her CPTD® (Certified Professional in Talent Development, formerly Certified Professional in Learning and Performance) from the Association of Talent Development and holds a master’s degree in education specializing in Training & Performance Improvement from Capella University. She has dedicated her career to helping adult learners reach their professional goals through effective job training.

Elizabeth Ralston, MPH, Elizabeth Ralston Consulting

Elizabeth Ralston is an accessibility consultant with over 20 years of experience working with nonprofits, government agencies, and academic institutions. She has a Master of Public Health from the University of Michigan and a certificate of Nonprofit Management from the University of Washington. Her expertise is in maximizing accessibility through capacity building, engagement and communications. She is a seasoned storyteller, committed to amplifying the voices of marginalized communities.Elizabeth is also the Founder of the Seattle Cultural Accessibility Consortium, a grassroots effort to connect arts and cultural organizations with information and resources to improve accessibility for people of all abilities.

COST

$50, which includes live class, workbook, pre- and post-assignments, and access to the recording for up to six months

Captioning will be available in this session. If you have other accessibility needs, please email operations@nancybacon.com by September 29, 2021. 

This session is offered in partnership with Elizabeth Ralston Consulting and Klapperich International Training Associates. By registering, your contact information will be added to the speakers' email lists.

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