Design with accessibility in mind

If you want your messages (via website, emails, presentations, etc.) to reach everyone, a proactive approach to content creation is critical. Nearly 20% of the U.S. population has some form of disability that can affect vision, hearing, dexterity, mobility and more.

Road to Independence

Assistive technology (AT), defined as anything that supports learners in doing things they would not otherwise be able to do, can provide the traction learners need to succeed but is often intimidating to educators who think of it as very specialized. Staff participating in the AT Journey will be empowered to individually consider, select and implement AT for their students, yet also recognize when additional perspectives (e.g., teacher, administrator, itinerant staff, paraprofessional, parent, etc.) are critical to this process.

Communication is a prerequisite for teaching and learning.  Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) is a tool or support that assists a learner with communicating a message.  Building Blocks to Autonomous Communication focuses on the what, why, and how of supporting learners with Complex Communication Needs (CCN).

This work has been phased out. The course is available as online modules via EduPaths (edupaths.org).  In the EduPaths course catalog, look for the Pathway named "Alt+Shift: Foundations of Math.