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🚀𝗕𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻🌍 In our digital world, education should be a right, not a privilege. By making accessibility a priority, we can create a learning environment where every student feels empowered and valued, regardless of their abilities. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: 🎓 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: When education is accessible, all students have the chance to learn, grow, and succeed on an equal footing. 🏫 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝘀𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺𝘀: Accessible materials foster a welcoming atmosphere, where diversity is celebrated and every student can thrive. ⚖️𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗰𝘀: Providing accessible education isn’t just the right thing to do—it’s a legal and moral responsibility for educational institutions. 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: 💪 𝗔𝗱𝘃𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲: Push schools, educators, and policymakers to make accessibility a core part of the educational experience. 📚 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱: Equip yourself with knowledge about accessibility standards and best practices to help drive positive change. 🤝 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀: Participate in and promote projects that focus on making education accessible to all. Let’s work together to break down barriers and pave the way for an equitable, inclusive future in education. #EducationForAll #InclusiveLearning #AccessibilityMatters #EqualOpportunity #mirscontechnologies

We are leaving no one behind. As a foundation we want to ensure students are equipped with the tools they need to thrive in their academics and contribute positively to the digital space. Connectivity | Accessibility | Empowerment

Over the past year, I completed a comprehensive learning program with Deque University on Accessibility. The insights gained have significantly influenced my approach as a technology professional. Understanding the challenges that arise from neglecting accessibility in content creation and software design has been eye-opening. Accessibility is not an afterthought—it's a fundamental consideration from the outset. #Accessibility #DequeUniversity #InclusiveDesign  

This report from the National Center on Educational Outcomes highlights what accessibility really means and ways in which we can improve accessibility within state testing. https://lnkd.in/gkWRwdqT Daily access to accessible technology within the classrooms is a piece of the puzzle. Students need to know how to effectively use technology for learning before they can use the technology within state testing. Learn more about accessibility within state testing in Washington State: https://lnkd.in/gybXvU5v

Our blog, explores what barriers are preventing educational institutions from becoming accessible and some best practices they could adopt to upscale their digital accessibility to create inclusive #Education4All students: https://zurl.co/zb0F #Education #A11y #Accessibility

Be part of a new project co-designing an FE-specific accessibility knowledge and skills matrix! Join my Jisc colleagues, Laura Hutton and Rosie Hare, and a diverse range of people from across the sector, online on 18 July 2024, 10:00 – 10:45am to find out more. This new project aims to address the inconsistencies in accessibility training implementation by developing a comprehensive and role-specific training/guidance matrix, pulling together knowledge, expertise, and resources from across the sector. This launch session is for: FE college leaders seeking to enhance digital accessibility within their institutions. Human resources professionals and managers whose roles include implementing staff training and CPD. Educators and staff members eager to improve their institution's accessibility knowledge and skills. Accessibility specialists and advocates looking to contribute to and learn from this collaborative initiative. Stakeholders interested in supporting and promoting inclusive education practices. More details and registration on the event page.

It is essential for teacher to teach digital citizenship before using technology in the classroom because it helps students understand how to use technology responsibly, respectfully, and safely. By teaching digital citizenship, teachers can empower students to make informed decisions online, navigate digital spaces effectively, and avoid potential risks. It also promotes positive online behavior, critical thinking, and digital literacy skills, which are essential in today's digital age. #EDLT3110

We're thrilled to announce the renewal of our partnership with DC Public Schools for this 2024-2025 academic year. This collaboration reaffirms our commitment to improving student attendance and engagement in the nation's capital. 📊 Our Knowlej Impact in 2023-2024: • Increased 100% In-Seat-Attendance (ISA) from 15% to 31% • Boosted 90% ISA from 35% to 53% These significant improvements demonstrate the effectiveness of our innovative Knowlej Attend and Knowlej Earn programs in addressing chronic absenteeism and enhancing overall student participation. Why This Matters: Regular attendance is crucial for academic success, social development, and future career readiness. By improving attendance rates, we're not just changing numbers – we're changing lives. Looking Ahead: As we enter this new phase of our partnership, we're setting ambitious goals to further increase attendance rates and create lasting positive change in DC's k12 education system. Our team is committed to: • Expanding our reach to more schools within the district • Enhancing our data analytics to provide even more actionable insights • Developing new features tailored to DC Public Schools' needs Join Us in This Journey: We invite education leaders, potential partners, and investors to connect with us and learn more about how our solution is revolutionizing student engagement and attendance. Let's work together to ensure every student has the opportunity to succeed. The future of education is here, and it starts with showing up. Join the Movement and Get Knowlej in your district today! 🟡 #EducationTech #StudentSuccess #DCPublicSchools #Attendance #EdTech #Innovation #Partnership

These three key discussion areas can help begin closing this digital access divide: https://ow.ly/5Mt550Sxezp #k-12 #technology #digitaldivide #education #educationtech #connectivity #SEemp

This past Saturday marked the International Day for Universal Access to Information, and it got me thinking. We live in the information age, but let’s be real: information is much more powerful when it is accessible. Think about it—what good is vital news, educational resources, or essential services if millions of people can’t access them? And we’re not just talking about physical barriers. Digital inaccessibility keeps so many locked out. Digital accessibility is the key to leveling the playing field, ensuring that everyone—regardless of ability—can access the same information. Whether it's keeping up with the latest news, accessing education, or managing everyday tasks like paying bills or booking appointments, no one should be left behind. And with small steps like screen readers, subtitles, and intuitive navigation, it becomes possible for people with disabilities to engage with the world online, just like everyone else. Because, really, isn’t universal access what the digital world was supposed to be about in the first place? Amit