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Reducing the need for accommodations should always be a goal of educators. It might prove impossible to completely remove the need for all accommodations, but there is A LOT more most of us can do, and Twitter is an easy place to start. (1/4)
#AcademicTwitter #HigherEd
#AcademicTwitter #HigherEd
If you're an instructor or staff member in #HigherEd or are significantly involved with students and their education, there are a number of hashtags you can follow to keep track of ways to be accessible, inclusive, and informed (please add more!): (2/4)
For universal design for learning, there's #UDL and #UDLHE. There's the #UDLChat, there's #LectureBreakers podcast.
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THE JRC IS STILL ALLOWED TO ELECTROCUTE AUTISTIC PEOPLE SO WHEN I TELL YOU I'M FUCKING TIRED OF YOUR WEARABLE INTERVENTIONS FOR AUTISM RESEARCH THIS IS PART OF WHY
#StopTheShock
*and if you think your research is unrelated DON'T WORRY I'LL EXPLAIN WHY YOU'RE WRONG SOON ENOUGH
#StopTheShock
*and if you think your research is unrelated DON'T WORRY I'LL EXPLAIN WHY YOU'RE WRONG SOON ENOUGH
Hey #HCI, #AssistiveTech, #DisabilityTech researchers, there are facilities which use wearable devices to electrocute disabled patients.
Would really love a statement condemning the JRC from my @acmtaccess community right now.
Would really love a statement condemning the JRC from my @acmtaccess community right now.
1/I'm changing roles within @microsoft. Starting today I'll be reporting to the incredible @jennylayfluffy, our Chief Accessibility Officer for Microsoft.
I am *so honored* to be leading Accessibility tech for the whole company 🚀
I am *so honored* to be leading Accessibility tech for the whole company 🚀
2/This means, I'll be cajoling, err *influencing* all of our product teams to keep making #AssistiveTech that's more accessible, usable and innovative than ever.
3/The audience I'll be getting to know are the BILLION+ people with disabilities all over the world...
and also the *many of us* with #Neurodivergence and #MentalHealth concerns, whether permanent or temporary or situational.
and also the *many of us* with #Neurodivergence and #MentalHealth concerns, whether permanent or temporary or situational.
Ok - any university lecturers out there? I need your help and input. How do you feel about having your lectures recorded? Do you have misgivings? Do you understand the benefits? Responses and RTs very welcome.
You're most welcome to DM me if you prefer, or email at tomstarkeyteaching@gmail.com. I'm asking because I'm trying to gather a wider view as to this practice in regards to #accessibility and #AssistiveTech. Many, many thanks in advance.
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