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Creating Learning Materials in Accessible Formats: A Guide for Educational Institutions

This document outlines the obligations of educational and training institutions under AODA Standard 15(1) regarding the provision of learning materials in accessible formats. It emphasizes the importance of providing educational resources that accommodate the accessibility needs of students with disabilities, ensuring they have equal access to information from the outset. The guide includes practical strategies for creating accessible documents and presentations, alongside statistics and considerations for the diverse needs of students. Learn how to cater to all learners effectively.

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Creating Learning Materials in Accessible Formats: A Guide for Educational Institutions

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  1. AODA Information & Communications Standard 15 (1) Creating learning materials in accessible or electronic conversion-ready format

  2. AODA – Integrated Accessibility Standards • In addition to the Customer Service Standard: • Employment Standards • Transportation Standards • Information and Communication Standards

  3. 15. (1) Every obligated organization that is an educational or training institution shall do the following, if notification of need is given: • 1. Provide educational or training resources or materials in an accessible format that takes into account the accessibility needs due to a disability of the person with a disability to whom the material is to be provided by,

  4. Access to Information • Accessibility means that information is presented in an accessible format from the beginning. • Conversion-ready means the document is in an electronic format that can be converted into an accessible format. It is about providing learning material in a way that works for all students.

  5. Statistics for 2010/2011 Academic Year • 6326 full time students. • 1010 Students or 16% or 1 in 6 (approx) • How many students in your avg classroom?

  6. What does this mean?? • Using accessibility checker feature on Word 2010 • Creating accessible documents from beginning • May involve reworking existing documents • No expectations - adaptive technology skills

  7. Agenda Topic Time Allocated 5 minutes 45 minutes 30 minutes 30 minutes • Introduction • Creating Accessible Documents • Creating Accessible Presentations • Questions & Open Lab

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