Empowerment Through Course Accessibility

Empowerment through Course Accessibility

We invite all faculty and staff to join us on the morning of Tuesday, October 29 for insightful sessions on digital accessibility at CWRU, featuring talks on accessible course design and AI course content accessibility, with breaks for networking and refreshments. 

Empowerment Through Course Accessibility Schedule

October 29th @ KSL Freedman Center 

9:00 AM - 9:10 AM | Welcome Remarks
Speaker: Megan Allen, Assistant Director of Online Learning

9:10 AM - 10:00 AM | Accessible Course Design
Speaker: Heather Bolden, Lead Instructional Designer
This workshop will provide you with learn-today apply-tomorrow practical tips for working digital accessibility into your courses. In our time today, we’ll focus on:

• Enhancing the accessibility of your digital content
• Leveraging university-supported technology to support diverse learners

You’ll leave this session more confident that you’re contributing to a more inclusive educational landscape.


10:00 AM- 10:15 AM| Digital Accessibility Champion Badging Ceremony 
Speaker: La Tasha Simms, Digital Accessibility Lead

10:15 AM - 10:30 AM | Coffee Break
Provided by Bon Appétit

10:30 AM - 11:20 AM | AI Course Content Accessibility
Speaker: Indra Wangsawiredja, Instructional Designer, and Razan Badran, Teaching and Learning Designer
Join us for a workshop on Generative AI, focused on using these tools to create accessible and inclusive digital course content. We’ll explore how Gen AI can support Accessibility and UDL, providing practical insights on enhancing accessibility through effective prompting, reviewing outputs, and understanding the technology's limitations. This workshop is ideal for those looking to leverage AI to improve accessibility and inclusivity in their courses!

11:20- 11:30 AM | KSL Tools and Resources 
Facilitator: Josie Cotton
We will discuss KSL tools, resources, and services at CWRU and how they can improve your digital experiences.

11:30- 12:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Networking
Speaker: La Tasha Simms, Digital Accessibility Lead

For any questions about the event, please reach out to tltaccessibility@case.edu.

If you need accommodations or assistance, please contact Disability Resources at disability@case.edu. 

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