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KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:00 PM EDT

Welcome to #atchat Today we will discuss Accessibility and Global Accessibility Day. Learn more about GAAD here: https://t.co/rBovYTklSh

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Please Introduce yourself and tell us where you are from. #atchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

@KarenJan Looking forward to learning more…Elisa from Florida #ATChat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

I'm Karen from north of Boston, always trying to learn as much as possible to help all students. #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:01 PM EDT

Luis Perez, ISTE Inclusive Learning Network PD Chair, based in Florida. #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

ISTE’s @InclusiveLN/@eyeonaxs will be tonight’s moderators as we discuss access in ed on eve of Global #A11y Awareness Day #atchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

I’m Marvin, AT guy from Fresno, CA. Great to be back on #atchat

AACreATively May 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

Lauren, Special Education Teacher, DC #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

@wernedat @eyeonaxs @mwilliamsAT @AACreATivelyGreat to see you all tonight! #ATchat @InclusiveLN

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:02 PM EDT

We are fortunate to Have @eyeonaxs co-moderate our chat tonight! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

We will use the Q1, A1 format today. Don’t forget to include the #atchat hashtag

EGraniero May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Emily from CT #atchat

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Chloe from Barrie, ON Masters of Education student here for the first time I can't wait to see what I learn! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@EGraniero Hi Emily! did you get my email? #ATchat

hallie_ep May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

I'm Hallie from Canton,Georgia and I'm a newbie to twitter chat today! I can't wait to learn more about AT! #atchat #edit200E

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

Thanks for the opportunity, @KarenJan! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:03 PM EDT

@vernerchloe1 @hallie_ep Welcome - we love to have newbies join us! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:04 PM EDT

first question coming up #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1: #ATchat What is the relationship between AT and accessibility?

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

#ATChat Join @inclusiveln on 5/19 at 7pm ET for Tips and Tricks for More Accessible Learning Materials - https://t.co/mFYZOqRipa

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Q1a: How do you define #accessibility? #atchat

VickiBostonSLP May 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

Hi #atchat I'm Vicki, SLP in Memphis

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:05 PM EDT

@VickiBostonSLP Hi Vicki - how is everything in Tennessee? #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: #atchat A nice definition of #a11y from Adobe: https://t.co/YzdGRoI8Kd

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: #ally is the vision (will + best practices), AT makes it happen with individual learners (tools). #ATchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1a: simply— all structures, activities, and places are able to be attended by all people. #ATChat

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

SR, #PWD and #SPED T from MA jumping into #atchat just in time for Q1!

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@wernedat And we make it so from the start! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1a - Accessibility - material that can be adapted to be accessed by anyone, no matter their abilities. #ATchat

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1) Learning that is accessible to all students, everyone is included and no one is left behind #atchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

AT means for me that I can participate in what I want to do. And AT has become much broader for me since I became disabled. #atchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs yes, from the ground up - pun intended #atchat

hallie_ep May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

I'm thinking, AT can make the world, other people, and resources much more accessible for people with disabilities. #atchat #edit2000E

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

A1. AT are the tools we use to make those parts of the world that are not born accessible to become so. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@vernerchloe1 Nice. #ATchat https://t.co/nFqo6VNDoz

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:07 PM EDT

A1) Learning that is accessible to all students, everyone is included and no one is left behind #atchat

VickiBostonSLP May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

@KarenJan it's good, thanks. Grad students are on break & I'm planning an #augcomm class for the area SLPs & teachers. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Accessible learning materials allow AT and other tools to be more efficient, work the way they were intended to. #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

Great way to put it. #atchat #assistivetech https://t.co/CtriCdy01B

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:06 PM EDT

A1: #ally is the vision (will + best practices), AT makes it happen with individual learners (tools). #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:08 PM EDT

#Ally is not possible without AT #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

I do think it’s important to also understand that nothing will be 100% accessible. There will always be evolving needs. AT can help. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@KarenJan To me you can't have one without the other. Where they converge = the sweet spot! #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:10 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT Same with accommodations and UDL. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:11 PM EDT

#a11y is not possible without AT and UDL. don't even try. #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs Very true. The key is to have #a11y actively on your radar & actively work towards it. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT @eyeonaxs How do we put it on every educator's radar? #ATchat https://t.co/QxpHcCN5Hd

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs Very true. The key is to have #a11y actively on your radar & actively work towards it. #atchat

hallie_ep May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Sorry, but I'm a little behind! What is #A11y? #edit200E #atchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

Teacher education is the key, I think. #atchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@KarenJan @eyeonaxs Well, start by having it go beyond every educator to everyone. It’s a life thing, not a K12 thing. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

#a11y is used on Twitter for #accessibility @hallie_ep #ATchat

tinamonte May 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT

Monte’s Daily Read https://t.co/eH2WSimTQd #njed #edchat #edtechchat #ecet2 #GoogleEDU #ATchat #mschat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@hallie_ep hashtag for accessibility. #ATchat https://t.co/4FrIRZRnyA

hallie_ep May 18 @ 8:12 PM EDT

Sorry, but I'm a little behind! What is #A11y? #edit200E #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:14 PM EDT

@CindyDoc Agreed. It has to start during formative experiences. #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Q2: #atchat What is the relationship between accessibility and UDL?

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

Make a big difference toward diminishing the post-secondary cliff we currently have. #atchat https://t.co/sjjq6P4esg

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@KarenJan @eyeonaxs Well, start by having it go beyond every educator to everyone. It’s a life thing, not a K12 thing. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT But it starts with K-12, respect for students needs. #ATchat https://t.co/p1nkjT3Ntl

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:13 PM EDT

@KarenJan @eyeonaxs Well, start by having it go beyond every educator to everyone. It’s a life thing, not a K12 thing. #atchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

A1 -and by showing that it makes things better and easier for everyone - the old school curb cutouts example for moms with strollers #ATChat

deTechtive1 May 18 @ 8:15 PM EDT

#atchat need ALL teacher prep programs to include accessibility course at very least.

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@wernedat Yup. Universal Design is awesome. Captions are another great example. #ATchat

VickiBostonSLP May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT @KarenJan @eyeonaxs no more excuses about not providing an accommodation b/c it's not available "in the real world" #ATChat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

Should the teacher prep programs include accessibility, UDL or AT course? (or all three?) #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@KarenJan But it can’t die there. There needs to be a bigger view. Life after K12. That’s lacking now & that’s a problem. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:16 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT It's not happening in K-12 either. I agree, needs to be across the life span. #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@KarenJan A good UDL course should address AT and Accessibility. Can't have UDL without them, IMHO. #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

A2: #atchat Where does #a11y fit in with UDL Guidelines - this video by @DavidRose_CAST provides insight - https://t.co/TXO5Ka6uNU

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

The def for AT for me has become much broader since I became disabled. My Skechers with memory foam insoles are AT to me now. #atchat

AACreATively May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@KarenJan all 3. I am always shocked at how little this is covered! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

AGREE! but we are preaching to the choir. Needs to go beyond the AT world. #ATchat @eyeonaxs https://t.co/WI3wVVRfa9

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@KarenJan A good UDL course should address AT and Accessibility. Can't have UDL without them, IMHO. #ATchat

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@KarenJan Yes, or inclusion won't happen. But it needs to be more than just a token. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@CindyDoc Great example. It is about addressing a need, rather than about the specific tool. #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

#ATchat - “A11y is like a blueberry muffin - can’t push the barries in there afterwards” @cordeliadillon #udlchat https://t.co/Dqt2Jmx1Fn

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

@AACreATively @KarenJan even my (amazing) sped program only spent a DAY on UDL. #atchat

susiegronseth May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

As you mentioned @CindyDoc a convincing argument for accessibility/UDL/AT is when we personally experience barriers. #atchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

A2 - easier for everything - UDL and #A11y should be best friends. but not pushed from us, but bigger than us (just AT folks) ? #atchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:18 PM EDT

Bingo! That’s exactly what’s happening now. #atchat https://t.co/cqrpRXzB3h

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:17 PM EDT

@KarenJan Yes, or inclusion won't happen. But it needs to be more than just a token. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@susiegronseth @CindyDoc But we should anticipate variability, rather than just address it when needs arise, right? #ATchat

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@gallianstone no way!!! you'd think SPED would spend the MOST time on this! #attchat #edit2000E #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

Yes, as always, like UDL, must be proactive and embedded. @eyeonaxs @susiegronseth @CindyDoc #ATchat https://t.co/BZ2ilfb77l

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@susiegronseth @CindyDoc But we should anticipate variability, rather than just address it when needs arise, right? #ATchat

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT But if even the sped programs are barely touching it - how do we get the general education programs to do more? #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@gallianstone @AACreATively @KarenJan Wow, that's amazing (and not in a good way). We need to change that. #ATchat

susiegronseth May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

What would a competency for teacher educators look like? #atchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:20 PM EDT

My students experience UDL first hand through me. When I freak out at some new need for AT, they experience it. #atchat

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

A2) UDL creates accessibility it is what helps make course material accessible and provides an open learning environment #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Accessibility, UDL and AT should be part of all teacher prep programs due to S variability. #ATchat @mwilliamsAT https://t.co/7k5ygvzNDj

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:19 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT But if even the sped programs are barely touching it - how do we get the general education programs to do more? #atchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

Susie, depends on gen ed or sped. I teach both and struggle to meet the demand. #atchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@gallianstone It needs to be part of all ed programs. Here’s an idea. Gen ed prog = spec ed prog = ed prog. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@gallianstone @mwilliamsAT Even with Universal Design, I find that it has become code for "it's for special ed kids" #sad #ATchat

susiegronseth May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

I'm thinking: Applies UDL principles in the design of tech-integrated learng exp to accommodate the needs/abilities of all learners. #atchat

AACreATively May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

A2: UDL needs to be taught in higher ed in general. Business classes should cover it. #atchat

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT I like the way you think. :) #atchat

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Also, AT is another way to allow the three principals of UDL to shine through! Some students learn better with AT! #edit2000E #atchat

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs @cordeliadillon Thank you for sharing this it is such a great analogy #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:22 PM EDT

Time to reframe the conversation. What can we call it to be inclusive? #ATchat @eyeonaxs @gallianstone @mwilliamsAT https://t.co/IxYIrGOGwe

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:21 PM EDT

@gallianstone @mwilliamsAT Even with Universal Design, I find that it has become code for "it's for special ed kids" #sad #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

Remember to use #atchat hashtag. Next question coming up!

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@vernerchloe1 And similarly, accessibility makes UDL work. Lots of cool options inside the building, but what if you can't get in. #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:23 PM EDT

@gallianstone If we end “othering,” we can probably get some work done. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: #atchat What are you doing in your setting to improve digital accessibility?

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@AACreATively Engineering too. It's just good design. #ATchat

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

I'm a student in Education classes, but I'm in a class right now to learn about digital resources in education! #edit2000E #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Shouting the need from the rooftops. We must reach all learners! #ATchat @eyeonaxs https://t.co/KGzCt6S26C

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: #atchat What are you doing in your setting to improve digital accessibility?

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

@KarenJan @gallianstone @mwilliamsAT How about just inclusive design. Connect it to diversity, all other struggles for equity. #ATchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

Nothing, Luis. My U is pretty behind. Fighting for my own needs. #atchat

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

@KarenJan @eyeonaxs @mwilliamsAT I think the only answer is to not call it anything. Labels always become pejoratives eventually. #atchat

AACreATively May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3:We have recently be exploring eye gaze as the access method for several students. #atchat

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

A3) Interesting article on the topic that I read earlier this week https://t.co/GNg3lnJwuy #atchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

One of the things I look at is “usability.” I use that as they way to get ppl to look at #a11y without stigma. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

I agree.Labels separate students. Let's just reach all learners and accept that as the mission. #ATchat @gallianstone @eyeonaxs @mwilliamsAT

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

@CindyDoc Been there, done that. All struggles start with one person taking a stand (or sometimes sitting in). #ATchat

VickiBostonSLP May 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

Design higher ed classes w/UDL to have the participants see the benefits & then want to teach that way themselves #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

That could work. #ATchat @mwilliamsAT https://t.co/GZkzyNsvfS

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

One of the things I look at is “usability.” I use that as they way to get ppl to look at #a11y without stigma. #atchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:26 PM EDT

A3: Read&write for Google, access to Chrome extensions + apps, BYOD, online resources for all students #ATchat

susiegronseth May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I've been working on delivering my content in multiple ways - video with captions, audio with transcript, handouts with screenshots #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT Personalization is another good way to approach it. That's what we are doing. We are customizing/personalizing for all. #ATchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

A3 - I work closely with district instructional materials director to have right language in contract for textbook adoptions #atchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

Begin with an inservice for higher education. So many have no idea. Took me 2 weeks of emails to get a seat myself at graduation! #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I tried to practice #a11y principles when I design books with iBooks Author. #ATchat

mmatp - Moderator May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

Hi all. Running late tonight. Looking forward to catching up on the discussion #ATChat

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

@nlakusta BYOD is so key for those students who need their devices to go throughout their day #atchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 Phase 2 of a pilot student with Snap&Read and uPar; training all others on features of Google like voice type and abbr. expansion #ATChat

deTechtive1 May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3 #atchat constantly grease all moving parts: SETT. Staff family student environment materials tech. Getting the tool is just the beg.

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

A3. iPads and project/interest based learning. #atchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

The ISO def of “usability” gets it all. https://t.co/ztZ2FNCd7I #atchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:28 PM EDT

I have found that students with disabilities do a better job of getting higher ed to understand UDL than anything else. #atchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:29 PM EDT

A3 would love other ideas for district level action possibilities we are a part of national AEMITA project upcoming? #ATChat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A3: Trying my hand at accessible infographics by combining blog post/graphic. https://t.co/BVg7Fi1Xju #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q4: #atchat What are some barriers to helping you improve accessibility?

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@vernerchloe1 yes, not only are they comfortable with device, teachers can also educate them with further use #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

a3: Again, I go to “usability” & show folks how accessible docs improve their usability for all students. #atchat https://t.co/u4ho56AeLe

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:24 PM EDT

Q3: #atchat What are you doing in your setting to improve digital accessibility?

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

@mwilliasAT so true!! everyone should be using this def. #atchat #edit2000E

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

I do the same thing, as well as use alt tags, embed interactivity, use words meaningfully #atchat https://t.co/0IRbGU0gCS

susiegronseth May 18 @ 8:27 PM EDT

I've been working on delivering my content in multiple ways - video with captions, audio with transcript, handouts with screenshots #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

A4 - Attitudes and culture. #ATchat@eyeonaxs https://t.co/V9EZ4DPog9

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q4: #atchat What are some barriers to helping you improve accessibility?

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4: I try to caption everything I do, but it is still very labor intensive. Need to start leveraging AI/voice recognition better. #ATchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

A4: time, people not seeing outside of the “that’s an ESE thing” changing mentality takes time #ATChat

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

Luis, I just took a class that integrated info graphics and blog posts! It worked wonderfully and was so explanatory! #atchat #edit2000E

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@wernedat Do we need to reframe it as a civil rights issue? #ATchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs @_luisfperez very nice visual! Important info for us to remember ##ATchat

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A4. Fear (of tech) and those who want things TWWADI #atchat

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A4) Getting all the staff at the school evolved, this is not always easy #atchat

deTechtive1 May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

A4 #atchat. Taking focus off the individual regardless of ability.

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

I think one of the biggest barriers is money. Technology can be expensive! #atchat #edit2000E

AACreATively May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

The high cost of AT for people with complex bodies #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@deTechtive1 So many times the burden is on the indiv. yet the system gets a pass, preserves status quo. #ATchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:32 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs maybe - I hate to “threaten with law” I’d rather woo with honey, video of students in action, success stories… #atchat

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A3: I push for live+pre rec webinars to be captioned, for digital access to textbooks w/ GPlay, @Bookshare, use of #RW4GC w/ GAFE #atchat

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

DEFINITELY @deTechtive1. That's a huge one. #atchat #edit2000E

susiegronseth May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Time. Knowing how to make the materials accessible efficiently and effectively. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

Such a great way to phrase it - usability #Atchat https://t.co/rHftRgEefQ

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:25 PM EDT

One of the things I look at is “usability.” I use that as they way to get ppl to look at #a11y without stigma. #atchat

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@AACreATively And the regulatory barriers in place to getting them! #atchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

My argument with expense is the expense of attorneys for the person needing the tech. Have used that one on my supt hubby. #atchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

A4: barriers: access to devices when needed, teachers not implementing, students refusing to be 'different' #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@wernedat I don't mean threaten, sue, but highlight how it is a civil right issue. Leads to higher employment, civic participation. #ATchat

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

A4: Bureaucratic barriers exist, lack of large scale awareness - models are needed - so I'm working on them! #atchat

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

The constant changing technology in our society is a barrier. As soon as you integrate one thing, another comes along. #atchat #edit2000E

The_app_guide May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

FREE 300pg #edtech guide + assistive technology https://t.co/RhJkNvsNmO #specialedchat #digcit #edtechcridge #atchat #csk8 #livedchat

AACreATively May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

Insurance companies need to cover more of what people need to be able to access their environment.#Atchat https://t.co/GTCJ9jxvrB

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:33 PM EDT

@AACreATively And the regulatory barriers in place to getting them! #atchat

mmatp - Moderator May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A3: Model good accessibility in all products. Demonstrate how to build in #a11y Educate! Educate! Educate! #Atchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

@susiegronseth yes, it's a pain working with publishers who don't understand this! #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4 - that's a great point! #ATchat @halliepoindex https://t.co/mffYegwubt

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

The constant changing technology in our society is a barrier. As soon as you integrate one thing, another comes along. #atchat #edit2000E

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:35 PM EDT

A4: Honestly, other ppl working towards #a11y. We need to stop “McGuyvering" & insist on the right stuff #atchat https://t.co/yU2RWBG5X4

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:30 PM EDT

Q4: #atchat What are some barriers to helping you improve accessibility?

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q5: #atchat What are your favorite tools for ensuring access to learning materials?

wernedat May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs No I get that - it just seems that in school system, civil rights becomes basis for due process sadly #ATChat

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Have always heard the "I'll do it later, or I didn't have time" excuse. Have to encourage people to plan from start to include #a11y #atchat

mmatp - Moderator May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs I try to use VR for this too. Not always as easy as I would want it to be. #Atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A5 - VoiceDream Reader!!!! #ATchat https://t.co/stjdXwL8gX https://t.co/mu4NuEY4pG

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q5: #atchat What are your favorite tools for ensuring access to learning materials?

AACreATively May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

Q5: colleagues on QIAT #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT Yessss! How about new tools that make inaccessible docs accessible? Better to make them accessibility from start. #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

A4: I understand needing 2 get things done in the moment, but gotta work out of that. Gotta work ahead. #atchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:37 PM EDT

@The_app_guide nice! I'll definitely check this out #ATchat

deTechtive1 May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

#atchat a5. My fav tool / resource starts with each other on the same mission. Got to stay connected And current to provide the best

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

This isn't necessarily a tool for ensuring access, but StoryCorps app is a great way to get people to speak up! #edit2000E #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@AACreATively Good point. People, our PLN are often the best resource! #ATchat

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

A5) https://t.co/Oc1zyyexqb is great for language lessons #atchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:38 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs How about ppl using existing tools? Styles in Word. Check for A11y tools in word & acrobat. No more picture scans. #atchat

susiegronseth May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

The accomm. I often make in my courses relate to attention, org., time, etc. I found linking to Google Docs handouts from Bb works. #atchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

A5: Voice dictation Mac/PC/iPad/Android; QIAT; my instructional materials director :); learning ally; natural reader; snap & read #atchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

@mmatp @eyeonaxs I like the idea of using VR more, especially now that ALL YouTube videos have this feature #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Don’t worry about how I can do my OCR on my tablet in the moment. Let me do it ahead of time & for all students. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

My favorite design tip - Start with text (as in a script) - makes captioning much easier. #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

Yes! Proactive and embedded! #ATchat @mwilliamsAT https://t.co/xImMcBFtVX

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:39 PM EDT

Don’t worry about how I can do my OCR on my tablet in the moment. Let me do it ahead of time & for all students. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

@nlakusta @mmatp But remember not everyone can do VR - may have vestibular/vision issues. Same with AR - need other options! #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

And yes, some of these tools cost money, but you get what you pay for (and you pay for what you get). Free isn’t always free. #atchat

rtopp May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Help me with #a11y I can't get the acronym #atchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5: If a pdf is accessible Reading tools in Adobe Acrobat #free #atchat

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Accessibility. #atchat https://t.co/nDNig8hQDS

rtopp May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Help me with #a11y I can't get the acronym #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

We need to hijack the #Edtechchat. Large audience that can impact needed change and promote usability. #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

@rtopp #a11y=accessibility (first letter, last letter, number of letters, which is 11). #ATchat

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

A5: Favs are YouTube for CC, Google Docs and #RW4GC for writing, iPad for creating! Smartphone for multimodal comm access #atchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

A5: I really like Newsela and Tween Tribune for differentiated reading levels #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@KarenJan Agreed. No more preaching to the choir. #ATchat

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

True, but free is sometimes easier to integrate, and get everyone on board with. #atchat #edit2000E

rtopp May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

We learned marry the skill and date the device. RT @KarenJan: A4 - that's a great point! #ATchat @halliepoindex https://t.co/s3cCLPqFCU

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:34 PM EDT

The constant changing technology in our society is a barrier. As soon as you integrate one thing, another comes along. #atchat #edit2000E

wernedat May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@KarenJan totally agree - but hijack is just such a strong word… evangelize :) #atchat

rtopp May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs #a11y #ATchat thanks. Makes sense

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

Yes. #atchat https://t.co/rRJmKusrmn

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:31 PM EDT

@wernedat Do we need to reframe it as a civil rights issue? #ATchat

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@mmatp @eyeonaxs Quality captions are important for full access - VR good as support but humans need to apply finesse for quality. #atchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:43 PM EDT

@wernedat @eyeonaxs I say you def take it there. There’s nothing to lose. Playing nice has gotten us exactly where we are. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@RhianonElan @mmatp Absolutely. The robots have not taken over....yet. #ATchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@KarenJan I have that whole spreadsheet of chats somewhere but when is the weekly chat for them? #atchat

mmatp - Moderator May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@RhianonElan @eyeonaxs exactly. That's why it isn't always as fast as you might think. Still need to go thru & review/edit #Atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@wernedat I think it's Monday nights #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT @wernedat First the carrot...then the stick. Is it time for a bat? #ATchat

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:44 PM EDT

Yes, have a CLEAN final transcript then bring into YouTube and sync and apply timing/formatting adjustments. #atchat https://t.co/21allB6d62

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:40 PM EDT

My favorite design tip - Start with text (as in a script) - makes captioning much easier. #ATchat

susiegronseth May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

.@halliepoindex I tend to adopt free tools b/c simpler to get the class set up on the tools and continue to use after course is over #atchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

@wernedat I love using Read&write tools to take notes on top of .pdfs or have it read aloud #ATchat

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:45 PM EDT

It's Monday's at 8pm! #atchat #edit2000E

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs @wernedat https://t.co/Jb5A1gZg5i #atchat ;)

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

I use free tools as well in my classes, emphasize the way to use, and highlight their similarity to programs that cost $. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:47 PM EDT

@mwilliamsAT @wernedat Not that I advocate violence (I went to Quaker school after all). :-) #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:48 PM EDT

A5: OCR, Closed-captions, Audio descriptions for big, sweeping answers. #atchat https://t.co/OAOJnhVdFE

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:36 PM EDT

Q5: #atchat What are your favorite tools for ensuring access to learning materials?

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:49 PM EDT

A5) Google slides is also great as it has a screen reader function #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Last question coming up #ATchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6: #atchat What are your favorite resources for learning more about digital accessibility?

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

And, it shows the students that there are tools out there that are completely accessible to them at home for #free. #atchat #edit2000E

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

A6. This chat right here and the knowledgeable people that contribute to it. :) #atchat

mmatp - Moderator May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#ATchat Book Club for May: The Ten-Minute Inservice: 40 Quick Training Sessions that Build Teacher Effectiveness. https://t.co/QmhVES0vJc

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

TED talks!! There are so many great ones out there about so many great resources to use for this type of thing. #atchat #edit2000E

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

#a11y = accessibility (11 characters between the a and y). #atchat https://t.co/jgfcVlYUfH

rtopp May 18 @ 8:41 PM EDT

Help me with #a11y I can't get the acronym #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

A6: One of my favorite resources for learning about accessibility - WebAIM: https://t.co/nXjRKoDzAj #ATchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:51 PM EDT

Facebook for my own disability. We have a webpage where we share resources. #atchat

susiegronseth May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

The Inclusive Learning Network of ISTE! @InclusiveLN #atchat #shamelessplug :)

mmatp - Moderator May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Next week #Atchat Book Club discussion. Let your voice be heard. Submit ? for May & pick book for June https://t.co/YRYTfKwY5u

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

The problem with free is that it’s also limited. Those limitations can be fatal flaws. #atchat https://t.co/3yfUx43Q4M

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT

True, but free is sometimes easier to integrate, and get everyone on board with. #atchat #edit2000E

Ronbrogers May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

Hope everyone at the #atchat joins us in 10 minutes for the #UDLchat It always makes things more exciting. @KarenJan @mmatp @halliepoindex

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

@vernerchloe1 And so does Google Docs (support for screen reader). But we need to design docs to follow best practices. #ATchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT

A6: for web design compliance https://t.co/gvJZUqvJDs #atchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

More fatal can be nothing though, from my perspective as a poor higher education person :). #atchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

A6: not fav but ones I look at are Indiegogo, Kickstarter as there are some interesting things being created, check out GlassOuse #ATchat

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:53 PM EDT

@cindydoc any resource like that is a great one! Everyone sharing there knowledge is the best resource. #edit2000E #atchat

wernedat May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6: colleagues in UDL; CAST; personal research and using my OT brain to problem solve with peers #atchat

deTechtive1 May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6 #atchat edcamps for all educators with this focus.

gallianstone May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

Thanks so much everyone. Sorry I was quiet. Tired tonight! Have a great rest of the week! #atchat

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:54 PM EDT

A6: Favs are @CAST_UDL @perkinsvision @AccessWGBH @VL2Science #WebAIM, my PLNs (incl some here tonight!), and many more! #atchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

GlassOuse: the worlds first assistive mouse | Indiegogo #ATchat https://t.co/rktZjJNQ2f

vernerchloe1 May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs That is very true! #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:55 PM EDT

Learn more about making documents/websites/social media more accessible. @InclusiveLN webinar 5/19 at 7pm ET.https://t.co/mFYZOqzHxC #ATchat

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Now that I can use, Nicole. Thanks. I gave up a mouse a couple of years ago. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

This has been a great conversation! #ATchat

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: Twitter is great. Lots of different communities here who are innovating but not focused on a11y. #atchat https://t.co/SecCJ6D7Bz

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:50 PM EDT

Q6: #atchat What are your favorite resources for learning more about digital accessibility?

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

@nlakusta My one issue with Kickstarter and similar sites - sometimes it turns out to be vapor ware. Never makes production. #ATchat

Ronbrogers May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Webinar on UDL Lesson Planning https://t.co/U7sIjjpj6s June 1 3:30-4:00pm E/T #udlchat #atchat pass it on. https://t.co/hseRTvQVlY

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Quality is impacted. It's the argument I make for why I can't use Google Hangouts for delivering PD. #atchat https://t.co/mh7Rgf3XJ9

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:52 PM EDT
The problem with free is that it’s also limited. Those limitations can be fatal flaws. #atchat https://t.co/3yfUx43Q4M
- halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:42 PM EDT
  
  True, but free is sometimes easier to integrate, and get everyone on board with. #atchat #edit2000E

mwilliamsAT May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

A6: Let’s me see what’s new & upcoming then see just what’s going on with the a11y of it. #atchat

mmatp - Moderator May 18 @ 8:56 PM EDT

Did you miss something tonight? Don’t worry-we will post the Storify from tonight’s #ATchat tomorrow morning

CindyDoc May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

I agree with vaporware. Been waiting and waiting for one item. #atchat

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@RhianonElan @CAST_UDL @perkinsvision @AccessWGBH @VL2Science That's quite a lineup! #ATchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:57 PM EDT

@CindyDoc you're welcome the inventor had a friend who needed something so Mehmet designed it! #ATchat

halliepoindex May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

Also there are so many things that weren't invented to be an #a11y resource but totally can be! Take twitter for example! #atchat #edit2000E

wernedat May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@halliepoindex second TED Talks - video and or podcasts that you can listen while commuting. @attipscast #atchat

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

I love all the discussions on here, would love to attend webinars too. Prob is that many aren't captioned, even ones about #a11y #atchat

nlakusta May 18 @ 8:58 PM EDT

@eyeonaxs very true? But it gets us talking about needs and hopefully some company will take it on #ATchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you to @eyeonaxs for an engaging and information #ATchat tonight!

RhianonElan May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

One of my favorite resources is also @3playmedia whose I want to commend on always captioning their webinars. #atchat

KarenJan - Moderator May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you to @eyeonaxs for an engaging and informative #ATchat tonight!

mmatp - Moderator May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Great #Atchat tonight. Thx to @eyeonaxs for leading the way!

eyeonaxs May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

Thank you for your participation in tonight's chat, everyone. I hope you found it helpful. #ATchat

deTechtive1 May 18 @ 8:59 PM EDT

#atchat @eyeonaxs well done as always friend!