#AccessibilityFirst Call to Action: @Google @Microsoft @Apple By Lisa Nielsen published 3 June 19 Why not make accessible the default, rather than a technique that content creators must be trained in and work to access?
2019 Report Highlights Best Practices for Driving Broadband Connectivity and Access for Students By TL Editors published 10 April 19 “In order to provide personalized learning experiences for students to best prepare them for college and careers, and to compete in a global economy, all schools need access to reliable, high-speed broadband," said SETDA's incoming Executive Director, Candice Dodson.
itslearning Enhances Microsoft Office Functionality By TL Editors published 27 March 19 “These upgrades are part of our commitment to deeper integration with various teaching tools,” said Arne Bergby, CEO of itslearning.
Capstone’s PebbleGo Relaunches This Fall With Accessibility for Children With Disabilities By TL Editors published 18 March 19 "Equitable access for all means that every child can have a fun experience learning at school and at home with PebbleGo,” said Darin Rasmussen, VP of Digital Product Development.
Make Photos Speak In Multiple Languages By Lisa Nielsen published 26 February 19 Learn how to use common apps to convert images to descriptive text.
Google Slides Has Easy Peasy Accessible Closed Captions By Lisa Nielsen published 19 February 19 Closed captioning helps students during presentations by making content more accessible and inclusive.
Checklist for Inclusive Tweeting By Lisa Nielsen published 7 January 19 Many Tweeters are unintentionally leaving out 15% of the world’s population who have disabilities by not composing accessible Tweets.
Checklist for Accessible Teaching & Presenting By Lisa Nielsen published 2 January 19 Here are some ideas based on recommendations from WC3 Website Accessibility Initiative to you get started.
Technology Makes Accessible Possible in Inclusive Classrooms By Lisa Nielsen published 19 December 18 If you are an innovative educator, than you know that you serve students with varying abilities and learning differences.
Three Digital Equity Leaders Call to Action for Students Without Home Internet Access By Eileen Belastock published 27 September 18
Blackboard and Readspeaker Partner to Boost Accessibility of Digital Content By TL Editors published 27 January 18
STREAMLINING ACCESS: ONE DISTRICT’S PIONEERING EFFORTS By Tech & Learning published 23 August 16 As the ninth largest district in the nation, Orange County (FL) Public Schools is using its size for good.
DIGITAL EQUITY: A MORAL IMPERATIVE: PART 3 By Tara Smith published 21 June 16 Most of us can’t imagine what we did before, or what we’d do without, 24/7 access.
DIGITAL EQUITY: A MORAL IMPERATIVE: PART 1 By Tara Smith published 24 March 16 How do you react when the Internet goes down, when the tech doesn’t work in the classroom, or when you lose satellite reception driving through an unfamiliar city?