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Atomic Hosts Free Accessibility Workshop for Educators

Atomic Learning has launched a free online workshop for educators focused on legal and technical requirements for providing accessible learning materials to students.

The workshop, "Accessibility: It Is Important," developed in support of National Disability Awareness Month focuses on the basics of accessibility and the use of accessible learning materials.

Topic to be covered include:

  • How to check materials for accessibility;
  • How to create accessible materials, including presentations and online materials;
  • How to caption movies;
  • Understanding different disabilities; and
  • Legal and ethical requirements for accessible learning materials.

The workshop is fee through Dec. 15. Additional details can be found on Atomic Learning's site.

About the Author

David Nagel is the former editorial director of 1105 Media's Education Group and editor-in-chief of THE Journal, STEAM Universe, and Spaces4Learning. A 30-year publishing veteran, Nagel has led or contributed to dozens of technology, art, marketing, media, and business publications.

He can be reached at [email protected]. You can also connect with him on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidrnagel/ .


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