The document outlines UCEM's commitment to enhancing accessibility awareness as part of its mission to provide effective education. It details an accessibility awareness course aimed at helping staff comply with government regulations and offering support for accessibility-related queries. The course includes various sections with issued badges in areas like assistive technology and web accessibility.

1. Dr Tharindu Liyanagunawardena
Knowledge is Power:
Enhancing Accessibility
Awareness at UCEM

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UCEM’s Core Purpose
To provide accessible, relevant and cost-effective education,
enabling students to enhance careers, increase professionalism
and contribute to a better Built Environment.

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Accessibility is for everyone

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Accessibility Awareness

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Accessibility Awareness cont..
https://youtu.be/aC-1I2GutSU

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UCEM Accessibility Awareness Course
• Objectives:
• To raise accessibility awareness at UCEM to help staff members
comply with the latest government regulations, specifically The Public
Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) Accessibility
Regulations 2018.
• To be a reference point for staff members with accessibility queries.

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UCEM Accessibility Awareness Course

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Sections and Badges issued
• Assistive Technology – 62
• Web accessibility & standards – 49
• Colour – 49
• Document structure – 38
• Images – 38
• Video & audio – 37
• Tables – 38
• Accessibility Awareness – 28

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Next Steps
@Tharindu__
tharindu@ucem.ac.uk