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SUNY Inclusion Quest: Increase Your Accessibility IQ and Learn How to Remove Barriers to Your Digital Content

Join us on a year-long journey to enhance digital accessibility across the SUNY system. Inclusion Quest (IQ) is designed to inform and empower administrators, faculty, staff, and students about the latest changes in accessibility laws and requirements that create a paradigm shift that must be considered when developing or using any digital content. Through a series of engaging workshops, interactive training sessions, collaborative projects, and friendly competition, participants will gain the skills needed to create accessible digital content and foster an inclusive environment. Together, we will break down barriers and ensure that every member of our SUNY community has the opportunity to succeed. Let's embark on this quest for inclusion and make our campuses more accessible for all!

The SUNY Inclusion Quest is co-sponsored by the SUNY Office of Student Success in partnership with the Office of the Provost and supported by the Universal Design for Learning at SUNY project, SUNY Center for Professional Development, and SUNY Online.

Mission: At SUNY, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible digital environment for all members of our SUNY community. Our SUNY Inclusion Quest (SUNY IQ) aims to equip administrators, faculty, staff, and students with the necessary training, resources, and support to create and maintain accessible digital materials. By promoting accessibility awareness, providing comprehensive training, and ensuring compliance with accessibility standards, we strive to meet the diverse needs of all consumers of digital content, whether it be on campus websites, within the learning management system, or any material distributed to individuals. Together, we can create a campus where every individual has equal access to educational opportunities and resources.

Upcoming Webinars:

Navigating New Title II Changes in Higher Education: Implications for Teaching Faculty
Tuesday, May 13, from noon to 1:00 p.m.

The recent updates to Title II bring significant implications for teaching faculty in higher education, affecting how courses and instructional materials are designed and/or selected. This 60-minute webinar is specifically designed for teaching faculty members, aiming to clarify the new Title II requirements and their practical applications in academic settings. We will explore how these changes impact teaching practices, syllabus design, and the creation, selection and use of digital learning resources. Teaching faculty will be provided with additional sources of training on how to ensure compliance. The webinar will also include an interactive Q&A session.

Takeaways:

• A clear understanding of the new ADA Title II requirements for faculty
• Practical tips for navigating common challenges and scenarios in applying the new Title ll changes in academic settings
• Understanding of where to find additional instruction on document accessibility

Presenter: Dr. Christopher D. Hromalik, Project Manager of Universal Design for Learning at SUNY Project

Register at the SUNY Center for Professional Development website

Navigating New Title II Changes in Higher Education: Implications for Campus Administrators
Thursday, May 15, from noon to 1:00 p.m.

The recent updates to Title II bring significant implications for campus administrators in higher education, affecting how all digital materials are designed and delivered (ranging from generation of private and public communications, websites, and more) This 60-minute webinar is specifically designed for administrators, aiming to clarify the new Title II requirements and their practical applications in academic settings. We will explore how these changes impact campus strategic directions, day-to-day operations, and student/faculty interactions. Administrators will be provided with additional sources of training on how to ensure compliance. The webinar will also include an interactive Q&A session.

Takeaways:

• A clear understanding of the new ADA Title II requirements for administrators
• Practical tips for navigating common challenges and scenarios in applying the new Title II changes in academic settings
• Understanding of where to find additional instructions on document accessibility

Presenter: Sean Moriarty, Chief Technology Officer, SUNY Oswego

Register at the SUNY Center for Professional Development website