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Accessibility Training for Educators

The Problem

 

During website training sessions for Fine Arts educators, it became evident that many staff members were unsure how to create accessible webpages and instructional materials. Repeated accessibility issues, such as missing alt text, poor color contrast, and inconsistent heading structures, were common.
Educators expressed uncertainty about accessibility expectations and concern over the time it would take to implement best practices. This knowledge gap created barriers to equitable communication and limited compliance with accessibility standards.

 

The Challenge

 

The department needed a concise, engaging, and practical way to:

  • Build awareness of the importance of accessibility for both educators and students.

  • Provide clear, tool-specific guidance for implementing accessibility practices using existing systems.

  • Offer flexible, on-demand learning that fits educators’ busy schedules and supports long-term adoption.

 

The Solution

 

I designed and developed a modular accessibility training program that combined animation, video modeling, and self-paced eLearning components to create an engaging and sustainable learning experience.

Key Components:

  • Animated Overview: Used Vyond to introduce accessibility principles in an approachable, visually engaging way that set the tone for learning.

  • Screen Recordings: Recorded short demonstrations in Camtasia to show practical implementation of accessibility techniques in Microsoft Word, Canvas LMS, and the Fine Arts Website.

  • Interactive eLearning Module: Built in Articulate Storyline, allowing users to explore the training at their own pace, revisit specific sections, and track progress.

  • Incentivized Learning: Integrated the module into a Canvas LMS course so educators could earn CEUs, encouraging completion and long-term engagement.

  • Supplemental Job Aids: Provided downloadable written guides summarizing each accessibility principle for quick reference.

 

Outcomes

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  • Increased Awareness: Educators developed a stronger understanding of accessibility’s purpose and impact on learners and the community.

  • Improved Practices: Staff began implementing accessibility best practices in headings, descriptive links, alt text, captions, translations, and color contrast.

  • Measurable Compliance: Fine Arts materials will be measured against WCAG 2.2 standards, with the goal of achieving full compliance in trained categories.

  • Sustained Adoption: The modular, on-demand design allows educators to continue using the resource as a reference for future projects and updates.

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Roles and Responsibilities

 

Learning Designer • Subject Matter Expert (SME) • Facilitator

 

Programs Used

 

Vyond • Camtasia • Articulate Storyline • Microsoft PowerPoint

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