Accessible learning spaces – Good Things Foundation

Accessibility tips for virtual sessions

Florencia Calderon — Fri, 10 Jan 2025 05:09:27 +0000

Accessibility is a hot topic and is often discussed at training workshops and community of practices around the globe. Our last resource focussed upon increasing accessibility in our face to face training sessions. But have you ever wondered how you could improve the accessibility of your virtual sessions? In this resource, we look at a number of ways you can make your virtual sessions more…

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Adaptive Facilitation

Thuan Minh — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:10:29 +0000

In this fourth instalment of our Accessibility series, we will look at the art of facilitation and how you can adapt your facilitation style to make your session more accessible and inclusive to wider audiences. Adaptability is a superpower which makes a good facilitator, great! There are generally four main categories of tools and stratgies: Adaptive facilitation is…

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Adaptive Strategies

Belinda Johnstone — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:10:29 +0000

In part three of our four article series on Accessibility, we will look at how you can use adaptive strategies to make your training sessions more accessible. Using adaptive strategies helps you to build more flexibility into your training sessions, making them more inclusive to a wider range of learners. Learners with disabilities often use adaptive strategies to help them navigate and read…

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Assistive Technology

Belinda Johnstone — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:10:29 +0000

In part two of our four article series on Accessibility, we will look at the various types of assistive technology that are available to our learners. Using these technologies, we can create a more inclusive and accessible learning environment for all. There are generally four main categories of tools and strategies: Assistive technology is also sometimes known as adaptive…

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Creating Accessible Learning Spaces – Documents

ausgoodthings — Tue, 18 Jun 2024 07:10:27 +0000

This series of articles help digital mentors to make digital skills session more inclusive. Designed with our network of community partners and drawing on best practice from across the sector. Nearly 1 in 5 Australians report having a disability (ABS). While that may seem like a large number, it is quite possible that it is much higher. Not everyone considers themselves living with…

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Event Accessibility Checklist: Creating inclusive events

GTFcass — Thu, 23 May 2024 03:08:16 +0000

This Event Accessibility Checklist is a comprehensive guide for event organisers to make their events accessible for all community members. It provides essential must have considerations such as venue accessibility, transportation, signage, assistance animals, lighting, and staff training. It also includes additional good to have features and tips for effective communication and assistance…

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