Accessibility Tip – March 2025
This month we are reflecting on two key concepts: access vs accessibility. Access is the end result: it pertains to the ability or right to obtain and utilize resources, services, or opportunities. Accessibility is the process of achieving access. “Accessibility is a proactive approach to creating workplaces that anticipate and prepare for diverse employee needs, experiences, abilities […]
Accessibility Tip – February 2025
This month we invite you to join us for a Readability Challenge! The goal is to improve clarity for learners. Step 1: Select your instructional content. Examples include: a concept explanation, assignment instructions or a discussion prompt. Step 2: Assess the readability of the original version using a readability tool. Example tools: Hemingway App or Microsoft Word readability […]
Accessibility Tip – January 2025
To make progress towards Disability Inclusion, it’s important to have a deep understanding of the climate of systemic oppression and inequity that exists at UBC. For this reason, the Disabled Voices Project is collecting stories about the experiences of people with disabilities and those who experience barriers to full participation at UBC. The findings will […]
Accessibility Tip – December 2024
Are you planning an event (conference, keynote speaker, campus interview, etc) and wondering where to start with respect to accessible and inclusive event planning? UBC has a number of resources to guide this planning. We curated some of these resources in the Accessibility Resources page under Inclusive Practices. Among others, we recommend that you: check […]
Accessibility Tip – November 2024
We continue our journey in exploring the updated UDL Guidelines (version 3). The UDL Guidelines are a tool used in the implementation of Universal Design for Learning, a framework to proactively enhance access and participation to meaningful learning for as many people as possible. This month we are focusing on some of the themes emphasized […]
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