TEACHx 2024

Accessibility is a foundational component of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), an instructional design framework pioneered at CAST that seeks to remove barriers and optimize teaching and learning so that it works for everyone. Starting with a shared definition of what is meant by “accessible,” participants will explore five practices that have a significant impact on the learner experience, especially those who rely on assistive technology for their access to the curriculum. These practices, which are captured by the acronym SLIDE, are meant to provide an on-ramp so that even those new to digital accessibility can quickly start creating more accessible materials to support learning for everyone. Attendees are encouraged to bring any documents or slide decks they wish to revise and make more accessible (syllabus, handouts, etc.).