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Sheryl Burgstahler, Director
Accessible Technology Services, DO-IT
Building a campus-wide universal design framework from the ground up
Slide2Access Technology Center
1984–
To ensure IT procured, developed & used at UW is accessible
DO-IT Center 1992–Supported with grants2007– DO-IT Japan
Disabilities
OpportunitiesInternetworkingTechnology
Two ATS Centers at UW
Slide3Resources
An inclusive environment
History of approaches to human differences
The UD approach UDHE frameworkA Inclusive Campus Model underpinned by a UDHE frameworkCreate a model for your campusPresentation outline
Slide4Center for Universal Design in Education
www.uw.edu/
cude
UDL on Campusudloncampus.cast.orgIT Accessibilitywww.uw.edu/accessibilityCheck out our DO-IT exhibit at AHEAD!
Resources
Slide5>40 authors/co-authors
Harvard Education Press
Email
doit@uw.edu to join the UDHE online community of practice
Book: Universal Design in Higher Education (UDHE): From Principles to Practice
Slide6Slide7diminished support systems after high school
little access to successful role models
inadequate self-advocacy skills
lack of or ineffective accommodationslow expectations on the part of people with whom they interact no/limited access to technology
Challenges for students
Slide8Implementing accommodations that provide equal access within an inclusive setting, & within a reasonable time period
Providing accessible technology
Helping students transition from one educational level to another & to employment
Challenges for institutions
Slide9When we are working with faculty, staff, institutions, technology companies, we promote
UNIVERSAL DESIGN (UD)
When we are working with students, we promote
SELF DETERMINATIONBasic approaches
Slide10who meets requirements,
with or without accommodations, is encouraged to participate
feels welcome
is engagedIn an “inclusive” environment everyone
Slide11proactive & reactive
individual & institutional (top down, bottom up & middle out
“Inclusiveness”
requires efforts that are
Slide12Characteristics
Slide13Consider
ability
on a continuumunderstand English, social norms seehearwalk
read printwrite with pen or pencil
communicate verballytune out distractionlearn
manage physical/mental health
Slide14Eliminate, exclude
Segregate
Cure
RehabilitateAccommodateSocial justice: Inclusion & universal design
One-minute history lesson—Evolution of responses to human differences
Slide15Most disabilities are “invisible”
Fewer than 1/3 of students with disabilities may be reporting them to the disability services office
Note
Slide16An accommodation adjusts a product
or environment to
provide access to a
specific person (extra time, alternative formats,
sign language
interpreters, …).Typical approach— accommodation
Slide17“the design of products & environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.”
The Center for Universal Design
www.design.ncsu.edu
/cud
Universal design =
Slide18Accessible design
Usable designInclusive designUniversal design
Barrier-free design
Design for allUser-centered designTerminology
Slide19UD provides
inclusive
access
Slide20More UDHE = fewer accommodations
Slide21A framework for applying UD
Slide22physical spaces
services
learning activities
technology??
Scope: Apply UD to create inclusive
Slide23“the design of products & environments to be usable by all people, to the greatest extent possible, without the need for adaptation or specialized design.”
Definition =
Slide247 principles of UD
3 principles of UD for learning (UDL)
4 principles for UD of
IT from the W3C
UDHE principles
Slide25Equitable use
Flexibility in useSimple and intuitive use
Perceptible information
Tolerance for errorLow physical effortSize and space for approach & use
7 principles of UD
Slide26Multiple means of engagement
Multiple means of representationMultiple means of action and expression
- CAST
3 principles for UD of UDL
Slide27Perceivable
OperableUnderstandable
Robust
-World Wide Web Consortium (W3C)
4 principles for UD of technology
Slide28How does UD align with campus & diversity, values, etc.?
How might a UD framework contribute to a campus model for inclusive practices?
Incorporating UD framework within a model for an inclusive campus
Slide29The University of Washington educates a diverse student body to become responsible global citizens and future leaders through a challenging learning environment informed by cutting-edge scholarship.
-UW
Campus vision/mission
Slide30Integrity
DiversityExcellenceCollaboration
Innovation
Respect-UWCampus values
Slide31At the UW, diversity is integral to excellence. We value & honor diverse experiences & perspectives, strive to create welcoming and respectful learning environments, & promote access, opportunity and justice for all.
-UW
Diversity
Slide32We are leaders in advancing equity for underrepresented groups in higher education, & build from our legacy of advocacy to promote broad inclusion & enact positive change.
-UW
Diversity vision
Slide33We create pathways for diverse populations to access postsecondary opportunities, nurture and support their academic success, and cultivate a campus climate that enriches the educational experience for all.
-UW
Diversity mission
Slide34Excellence
Equity Access Community
Social Justice
Innovation-UWDiversity values
Slide35Cultivate an inclusive campus climate
Attract, retain, & graduate a diverse & excellent student bodyAttract & retain a diverse Faculty
Attract & retain a diverse Staff
Assess tri-campus diversity needsImprove accountability & transparency-UWDiversity blueprint goals 2017-21
Slide36Model for an inclusive campus
Slide37Inclusive campus?
Building your model: Potential vision
Slide38Diversity
Equity
Inclusion
Compliance&/or???Building your model: Potential values
Slide39Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 & its 2008
Amendments
State laws & policies
How UDHE can promote compliance
Slide40UDHE framework
Slide41Stakeholder roles
Funding
Policies
GuidelinesProceduresTrainingSupport &/or???
Potential inputs
Slide42Measures
Benchmarks
Data
AnalysisReports&/or???
Outputs & outcomes
Slide43Diversity
Equity
Inclusion
Compliance&/or???Impacts
Slide44A model for an inclusive campus
Slide45Example: Apply model to accessible IT
Slide46Build a model
for your campus as a whole to be more inclusive
for a campus unit to be more inclusive
Exercise
Slide47Vision:
Values:
Framework
Scope:Definition: Principles:Guidelines:Practices:Process:
Put model issues into outline, 1/3
Slide48Inputs
Stakeholder roles:
Funding:
Campus policies:Campus guidelines:Procedures:Training: Support:
Put model issues into outline, 2/3
Slide49Outputs & Outcomes
Measures:
Benchmarks:
Data:Analysis:Reports:Impacts (with respect to values)
Put model issues into outline, 3/3
Slide50Sheryl
Burgstahler
sherylb@uw.edu
Discussion, Q&A