1 Inclusive Learning Technologies: Requirements, Strategies and Tips for creating Accessible Training - From the Act to Implementation CCCE January 16, 2012 Presented by Monica Ackermann, P.Eng. MA

2 AccessAbility Advantage A joint venture between 75+ years of experience in making places accessible

3 Access for who? Vision Blind, low vision, age related vision loss, colour blindness Hearing Deaf, deafened, hard of hearing Mobility Restrictions to mouse or keyboard (spinal cord injury, CP, MS, carpal tunnel syndrome, limited fine motor control etc.) Cognitive Memory, Problem-solving, Attention,Reading, linguistic, and verbal comprehension

4 Most important thing you can do… Make the courses that you develop about the AODA, disability, equity and inclusion and the Ontario Human Rights Code ……. ACCESSIBLE !

5 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Perceivable Operable Understandable Robust  12 Guidelines  65 Success Criteria  3 Levels of compliance A, AA, AAA POUR W3C.ORG/WAI

6 Accessibility Guidelines Perceivable 1.1 Text Alternatives 1.2 Time based Media 1.3 Page Structure 1.4 Distinguishable Operable 2.1 Keyboard Accessible 2.2Enough Time 2.3Seizures 2.4 Navigable Understandable 3.1Readable 3.2 Predictable 3.3 Input Assistance Robust 4.1 Compatible

7 Designing Accessible E-Learning At the Wireframe / Templating Stage  Page Layout  Navigation  Colour  Instruction  Images  Interactivity  Alternate Learning Paths

8 Roles  Instructional Designers  Navigation  Provide alt-text for photos, charts, images  Layout  Content readability and understandability  Developers  Understand accessibility in authoring tools  Test for accessibility

9 Top accessibility wins All Images must have alt-text All functionality must be keyboard accessible Page structure should be semantic Q & A form fields must be coded correctly Reading order must be logical Feedback Colour contrast Caption and Describe all Media

10 Testing for Accessibility Keyboard: try to navigate through the course using only the keyboard: Tab Enter Space bar (radio buttons and checkboxes) WAVE, AIS Toolbar, Deque FireEyes, Colour Contrast Analyzer Screenreader – NVDA, FANGS, JAWS Test with Users with disabilities

11 Accessibility Resource Pearson Accessibility Guidelines for Digital Learning Products

12 Cost Do it right the FIRST time Understand specifications Understand authoring tool accessibility Build accessibility testing time into project plan Cost – 2% - 5% – (higher costs initially as you build capacity)

13 Strive for Universal Access! Your course is now accessible: What about: – Your website – Registration – Supporting material – Feedback – Non-web components

14 Resources Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act W3C Web Accessibility Initiative: WebAIM Adobe Accessibility Resource Centre Clear Print Accessibility Guidelines Lectora Accessibility 508 compliance and Lectora Accessible Digital Office Documents

15 THANK YOU Monica Ackermann, P.Eng., MA AccessAbility Advantage c Please contact me for assistance in meeting your AODA Information and Communication Requirements: