1. Online Accessibility Self-Assessment April 19, 2010 | slide Accessibility & Inclusion RSC South West JuliaTaylor www.rsc-south-west.ac.uk www.rsc-south-west.ac.uk RSCs – Stimulating and supporting innovation in learning
2. Accessibility & Inclusion Offer Advice and Information for providers: Strategic approach Staff development Understanding legal issues Assistive technologies and software Workshops and Forums AT kit loan Evaluate progress April 19, 2010 | slide Online Accessibility Self-Assessment
14. Online Accessibility Self-Evaluation Tool OASES Information and comparison surveys www.techdis.ac.uk/getevaluated Try a Sample (original) Online Audit at: http://tinyurl.com/tdaudit April 19, 2010 | slide Online Accessibility Self-Assessment
Editor's Notes
April 19, 2010
Regional Support Centres Offer advice and information on Accessibility & Inclusion April 19, 2010
OASES stands for Online Accessibility Self-Evaluation Survey recently updated by TechDis to include online support April 19, 2010
The flexibility of e-learning materials could be used to help meet all learners needs and the requirements of the disability legislation April 19, 2010
Teaching & Learning practice should aim to use technology Inclusively; to avoid and even overcome barriers that lead to exclusion. Everyone can benefit even those who have unidentified learning differences. If they are made aware of it they may find a device, technology or a strategy that helps them help them self giving them confidence and control in their learning. April 19, 2010
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We are aiming for an Model of accessibility E-maturity where Inclusion is embedded into teaching & learning practice. For example, setting up systems that support independence for people with disabilities throughout the organisation and throughout their time at college and not relying completely on a team of specialists. April 19, 2010
Taken from Techdis website http://www.techdis.ac.uk/index.php?p=2_2_9_2 The culture of an organisation will shape the quality and effectiveness of the response. From tokenism that meets the minimum requirements, to a genuine partnership involving disabled learners in service improvement. April 19, 2010
OASES asks questions on all areas of service and provides guidance on how to improve the culture of an organisation. All the areas above impact on Teaching & Learning. Is the website accessible? Is there something about the way the network is managed that restricts software unnecessarily and therefore excludes some learners?
The online evaluations are supported with a range of briefings to provide context for Senior management. E-learning as an accessibility Investment Accessibility in the mainstream – roles & responsibilities Transition arrangements- partners, processes & funding Marketing and admissions – improving business, reducing risk From good intention to good practice – making the DED meaningful April 19, 2010
This evaluation process recognises the need to be specific and focuses on areas in which the key staff might be able to effect inclusive practice in their own work. The evaluations ask questions that are relevant to them in their work so they can identify what they are doing well, what needs attention and a offers suggestions on what could be done. April 19, 2010
Across the institution inclusive practice will effect the learners experience. Accessibility of website, the support available to learners, how easy is the application process? The Disability equality duty, policies and agreements in place, and the way the provision is marketing services as well as the practical things like whether alternative formats are widely available and how inclusive practice is addressed through Staff Development. How will it impact on Teaching & learning, are staff encouraged to create Accessible Learning materials and who is made aware of existing resources and how are they made available. April 19, 2010
The evaluations provide a quick, free and anonymous comparison against other institutions and a bench-mark for reasonable adjustments and risk assessment. They are available on demand and you can keep returning to it to test progress. You decide who should be involved at each stage and it gives you the chance to analyse and compare practice. April 19, 2010
