Design for All Learners

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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. Her innovative learning solutions have been recognized by winning industry awards, such as Best of Show at FocusOn Learning DemoFest and Best Performance Support Solution at DevLearn DemoFest. 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 many other training and workforce publications. She lives in Olympia, Washington.

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Get the Toolbox You Need to Design for All Learners 
 *Design for All Learners *empowers instructional designers, trainers, and all talent development professionals to create learning experiences that are accessible to and inclusive of all people. Learn from practitioners’ vulnerable lived experiences, moving stories, and practical advice. Written with accessibility, inclusion, and L&D experts and edited by Sarah Mercier, this book will help you ensure that individuals can fully participate in the talent development and training programs you offer. 
 Adopt a progress-over-perfection approach, and take steps to build momentum toward accessible, inclusive design. Start with shifting your mindset to consider that all learners are people who have unique experiences, perspectives, backgrounds, and abilities—and that learning design should be built for people, not just to compliance standards. Find what you need to know about designing for the modality you’re using to reach learners—from e-learning and job aids to training in the physical and virtual classroom. Gain a clearer understanding of requirements and standards, and then explore strategic tactics to foster an inclusive mindset throughout your organization. 
 Anyone involved with the practice of design in the learning and development will benefit from the wide range of perspectives and techniques offered, whether you’re a team of one or work in an organization with a variety of resources. If your goal is to become a better designer, developer, teacher, and leader, this book presents a packed toolbox to do so. It will change everything you think you know. Use it as a guide in your journey to accessible, inclusive design for all.

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Introduction: A Journey to Design for All 
 Part 1. Exploring an Inclusive Mindset 
 Chapter 1. Accessibility Benefits Everyone by Leah Holroyd 
 Chapter 2. Misconceptions and Myths: “No One Is _ in My Organization” by Leah Holroyd 
 Chapter 3. Thinking Outside Your Ability by Brian Dusablon 
 Chapter 4. Lessons in Persona Design by Kristin Torrence 
 Chapter 5. Design and Develop With People in Mind by Yvonne Urra-Bazain 
 Chapter 6. Intersectional Inclusion: Understanding How Dimensions of Social Identity Play Into Accessibility to Help Everyone THRIVE by Jess Jackson 
 Chapter 7. Personal Discoveries: Accessible Does Not Always Mean Accessible for All by Jean Marrapodi 
 Chapter 8. Understanding Neurodivergent Learners by Judy Katz 
 Chapter 9. The Importance of Testing With Real Users by Diane Elkins 
 Chapter 10. Beyond Accessibility Checklists: Integrating an Inclusive Design Mindset by Leah Holroyd 
 Chapter 11. Jobs That Require a Certain Ability by Diane Elkins 
 Chapter 12. A Proactive Approach to Inclusion: Universal Design for Learning by Sarah Mercier 
 Part 2. Designing Inclusive Digital Content 
 Chapter 13. Perspectives: Thinking Through Lenses by Brian Dusablon 
 Chapter 14. Busting Myths About Accessible Digital Content by Diane Elkins 
 Chapter 15. Keyboard Navigation, Headings, and Focus Order by Michelle Jackson 
 Chapter 16. Designing Visual Hierarchy With Headings by Judy Katz 
 Chapter 17. What Frozen Shoulder Taught Me About Accessible Layout by Diane Elkins 
 Chapter 18. Screen Reader Overload: Considering Changes of Context When Demonstrating Assistive Technology by Yvonne Urra-Bazain 
 Chapter 19. My Personal Experience With Color Contrast by Leah Holroyd 
 Chapter 20. Navigating Color Blindness in Digital Content Creation by Michelle Jackson 
 Chapter 21. What Air Hockey Taught Me About Color Contrast and Alt Text by Diane Elkins 
 Chapter 22. Why Include Alt Text in Digital Learning? by Michelle Jackson 
 Chapter 23. Typeface, Text, and Captions: A Creative Journey in Making Digital Content Accessible by Alan Natachu 
 Chapter 24. Closed Captions: When Sound Matters by Sarah Mercier 
 Chapter 25. The Case for Transcription by Yvonne Urra-Bazain 
 Chapter 26. Audio Description Versions by Diane Elkins 
 Chapter 27. Embracing Simplicity: Making a Complex Table Accessible by Yvonne Urra-Bazain 
 Chapter 28. Accessible Documents—Why Bother? by Diane Elkins 
 Chapter 29. Complex Topic, Plain Language: Harnessing Plain Language Guidelines to Support Complex Learning by Yvonne Urra-Bazain 
 Chapter 30. Accessibility Lessons for Augmented Reality (AR) by Betty Dannewitz 
 Chapter 31. Virtual Reality: A Request for On-the-Knees Angled Training by Kristin Torrence 
 Part 3. Creating an Inclusive Physical Classroom 
 Chapter 32. New to Mastery: How Applying UDL Crafted the Path to CNC Machining Careers by Cara North 
 Chapter 33. Inclusive Design Considerations for Physical Learning Environments by Suzanne Ehrlich and Michelle Bartlett 
 Chapter 34. Unlocking Focus: The Vital Role of Fidget Toys in Enhancing Concentration for Neurodivergent Learners by Judy Katz 
 Chapter 35. Beyond the Rules: A Lesson in Accessibility and Empathy by Jean Marrapodi 
 Chapter 36. Tailoring Group Work for Neurodivergent Learners by Judy Katz 
 Chapter 37. Describe Your Visuals in Instructor-Led Programs by Diane Elkins 
 Chapter 38. Improving Accessibility With Presentation Captioning by JD Dillon 
 Chapter 39. Driving Dreams: Overcoming Dyslexia With Adaptive Learning and Technology by Jean Marrapodi 
 Chapter 40. Don’t Forget Interpreting Needs! by Mary Henry Lightfoot 
 Chapter 41. Working With Sign Language Interpreters by Diane Elkins 
 Chapter 42. Creating Sensory-Smart Spaces: Strategies for Crafting Neurodivergent-Friendly Training Environments by Judy Katz 
 Chapter 43. Addressing Speech Access Needs in the Physical Classroom by Susi Miller and Sarah Mercier 
 Chapter 44. Beyond Barriers: Creating Inclusive Learning Pathways for Nonliterate Liberian Elders in Providence by Jean Marrapodi 
 Chapter 45. Left in the Margins: Discover an Unexpected Accessibility Barrier by Sarah Mercier 
 Part 4. Creating an Inclusive Virtual Classroom 
 Chapter 46. Inclusive Design Considerations for a Welcoming Virtual Learning Space by Michelle Bartlett and Suzanne Ehrlich 
 Chapter 47. Revolutionizing Remote Learning: A Guide to Crafting Inclusive Virtual Classrooms by Karen Hyder 
 Chapter 48. Redefining Engagement: Designing Accessible and Inclusive Activities in Virtual Classrooms by Kassy LaBorie 
 Chapter 49. Strategies to Overcome Auditory Processing Challenges by Judy Katz 
 Chapter 50. Optimizing Virtual Training Accessibility: Addressing Speech Access Needs by Susi Miller 
 Part 5. A Primer on Accessibility Standards 
 Chapter 51. Interpreting Accessibility Standards by Haley Shust 
 Chapter 52. Practically Applying WCAG Standards to Learning Content by Susi Miller &…