Design for All: Essential Accessibility Practices

Course Info

Accessibility in e-learning design is more than making accommodations for those with disabilities. When you consider the broad range of individuals who are your learners, you will find that designing for accessibility is a requirement, not an option. In this workshop, we’ll explore how to break down barriers, and you’ll learn the essential practices for creating more accessible digital content. Not only will these practices integrate seamlessly into your design process without adding unnecessary work, they will enhance the learning experience for everyone. This workshop demystifies accessibility, ultimately fostering an inclusive design approach that enhances the learning experience for all.

Required to attend this session:

Bring your own device. ATD will not provide devices for attendees to use during this interactive session.
We recommend that you use a Wi-Fi enabled mobile device (iOS or Android) or a laptop computer.
Ensure your device has Microsoft Works or Google Docs and Microsoft Powerpoint or Google Slides.

Date and Time:

February 6, 2024, 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.

Preconference Learning Price:

ATD Member: $149
Non-Member: $199

You must register for the TK24 conference in order to register for a Preconference Workshop. Preconference Workshops can only be added to your cart during checkout once TK24 conference registration is added.

Facilitator: Sarah Mercier, CEO, Build Capable

Sarah Mercier, CEO and strategic consultant at Build Capable, specializes in instructional strategy and learning technology. Sarah is known for translating highly technical concepts and research to real-world practice. She is an international facilitator for the Association for Talent Development and Greater Atlanta ATD Past President. Her innovative learning solutions have been recognized by winning industry awards, such as Best of Show at FocusOn Learning DemoFest for xAPI for Interactive eBooks, and Best Performance Support Solution at DevLearn DemoFest for Critical Success Factors training and assessment tool.

Sarah is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and business events on topics such as instructional design and development, accessibility, data strategy, and learning ecosystems. Her work has been published in ATD’s 2020 Trends in Learning Technology, The Book of Road-Tested Activities, TD Magazine, Learning Solutions Magazine, CLO Magazine, and a variety of other training and workforce publications.