Module 1: Readings

Readings, videos, websites

• General topic - What is accessibility and why does it matter?
  • Simply Said: Understanding Accessibility (watch video) Links to an external site.
  • Start with the 7 Core Skills (University of Minnesota) Links to an external site.
  • About Universal Design for Learning (watch video) Links to an external site. from CAST
  • Accessibility and UDL Links to an external site.from CAST
  • What is Accessibility and Why is it Important? Links to an external site. from Braille Works
  • Designing for Accessibility with POUR (video)  Links to an external site.from National Center on Accessible Educational Materials (AEM)
  • Bailey's Story (watch 5 videos) Links to an external site.from National Center on  AEM
  • Juna's Story (watch 6 videos)  Links to an external site.from National Center on  AEM
  • Partnership on Employment and Accessible Technology Links to an external site. from PEAT
  • WebAIM Color and Contrast Accessibility Links to an external site.
  • W3C: Colors with Good Contrast (Video) Links to an external site.
  • W3C: Diverse Abilities and Barriers Links to an external site.
• Resource topic -
  • As you go through the course, we suggest that you create your own list of resources you find helpful - essentially creating your own personal cheat sheet.