It's time for the #SXSWEDU PanelPicker Community Voting! Browse all of our submissions through the links on our website, create a SXSW account, and vote for your favorites. Thank you for helping us spread the word! ow.ly/l4Ka50Pv9wq #UDLchat #UDL #SXSW #PanelPicker

Join us Sept. 19-22 at the 9th Annual #EDGamesExpo for a public showcase of game-changing #EdTech innovations! 🎮💡 Learn more about the Expo & register to attend in-person & livestreamed events: blog.ed.gov/2023/08/announ… IES Research

Did you know that October is Disability History Month? This month is dedicated to honoring the rich history and accomplishments of individuals with disabilities. CEC works every day to create an inclusive future for children and youth with disabilities and/or gifts and talents.

Really interesting opinion by Evelyn Clark in the The New York Times with an excellent question at its heart: "How do we encourage A.D.A. compliance without burdening the disability community with the unenviable task of litigation?" buff.ly/3RQam7n New York Times Op Ed #disability #ada

I'm excited to host #UDLchat tonight at 6:00 pm PT / 9:00 pm ET / Thu 1:00 am GMT. Our topic is an accessibility scavenger hunt with #UDL! Set a reminder so you don't miss the half-hour conversation, and get a preview of the topic and questions here 👉 smore.com/js8bw

Hi there and welcome to #UDLchat! I'm Mindy, and I'll be moderating tonight's conversation. Please introduce yourself and share a moment of gratitude from today. What are you grateful for today? #UDLchat

Hiya #UDLchat! I'm Mindy from MA in the US. Today I'm grateful for dog kisses and being able to help out a friend who needed some assistance. They're not related, but I'm equally grateful for both today. 😁🐾

Q1: I've often said that you can have #accessibility without Universal Design for Learning, but you can't have #UDL without accessibility. Do you agree with this statement? Why or why not? #UDLchat #a11y

Hit the nail on the head right here 👇 #UDLchat

Q2: Most of us think of the #UDL Representation guidelines and checkpoints when we think of #accessibility. Share some examples of how accessibility is embedded in the principle of Multiple Means of Representation. #UDLchat #a11y

A2: Ummm...Perception :) But, I see accessibility woven into all of the Rep guidelines. We expand access when we believe and design for every learner so they can gain those associated skills. #udlchat

Q3: Share some examples of how #accessibility is embedded in the #UDL principle of Multiple Means of Action & Expression. #UDLchat #a11y

Q4: Finally, share some examples of how #accessibility is embedded in the #UDL principle of Multiple Means of Engagement. (This one might not be as straightforward, but it's just as important.) #UDLchat #a11y

Great question! Yes, sometimes a skill or competency requires a specific form of action or expression to complete. That's real! #UDL asks us to create options around that skill or competency — options for construct-irrelevant components of the lesson or assessment. #UDLchat

Yes, yes, and more yes! #UDLchat

Thank you so much for sharing and learning with us tonight! I'm very grateful for this #UDLchat community. Don't miss our next live conversation on 11/1 with moderator Andratesha Fritzgerald (she/her)! Sign up for reminders so you don't miss it: remind.com/join/udlchat

Absolutely! Providing accessible options for our learners is communication. We're communicating that each learner is valuable. We anticipated the needs of each learner. "We're glad you're here." Wouldn't that be a great environment in which to learn? #UDLchat

The 10th WebAIM Screen Reader User Survey is now available for responses at webaim.org/projects/scree… This survey is open to all adult screen reader users and will provide valuable information to inform web accessibility efforts. Please share!

Making connections can be challenging, especially for those of us who crave meaningful conversations beyond 'small talk'. This is a great list of conversation starters + alternatives to the typically vague, "How was your day?" @SeattleTimes Sarah-Mae McCullough bit.ly/3HLSapb

Not to get political, but have you ever wondered about the #accessibility of presidential campaign websites? Take a deep dive (and learn some things about web accessibility too) in this fantastic post from @WebAIM. webaim.org/blog/2024-camp… #a11y #inclusion #disability #vote