Access-Ability in Second Life Week 7 Edtech 597 Lorraine Storry Mockford SL: LoriVonne Lustre

Defining Access-Ability Disability and Second Life Types of disabilities Access Learning Re-presentation of self To be or not to be – disabled Learning environment legislation Human rights issues

Disability and Second Life

Types of disabilities

Access

Learning

Re-presentation of self

To be or not to be – disabled

Learning environment legislation

Human rights issues

Food for thought What are the supports and services within Second Life that we should be aware of in meeting the needs of learners with disabilities? Do principles of universal design apply in SL, and if so should the website design or built environment principles be followed? Where might we refer a learner for an assistive technology assessment to use SL? Are there support groups and agencies active in SL for information and referral? How are persons with disabilities using SL?

What are the supports and services within Second Life that we should be aware of in meeting the needs of learners with disabilities?

Do principles of universal design apply in SL, and if so should the website design or built environment principles be followed?

Where might we refer a learner for an assistive technology assessment to use SL?

Are there support groups and agencies active in SL for information and referral?

How are persons with disabilities using SL?

Gimp Girl – grand opening

Healthinfo Island display

American Cancer Society talks

Ouchies!!

Community College Resource Center discussion group

Healing Hands Hospice

Don’t forget to SEARCH Groups by disability type Events > charity / support groups Events > discussion Events > education

Groups by disability type

Events > charity / support groups

Events > discussion

Events > education