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Session Two: 10:30-11:15

… Presenter: John Jones. Session topics: what do the “dials” mean in my class? How do students get alternative formats? How do I use Ally to improve accessibility in my class? TRACK: “ACCESSIBILITY” Presentation Slides: PPT | Video Presentation Blackboard Help for Blackboard Ally MX 130 Labs MX 142 Sales room Image Image Credit Dr. General Conroy Sr. Callout …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/WSUARC/ARC2019/session2.php

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WSU Website forced publish, other OmniCMS things

…a website that needs to be 501c3/WCAG 2.0 AA compliant (that is, we have to be reasonably accessible) we are going to largely stop allowing PDFs on the web site. It is enormously complicated to make them accessible on the web site, and 99 out of 100 times, the content should just simply be a web page. If you have a Word document that you would like to share …

https://www.wichita.edu/services/mrc/Web_Services/announcements/2022-05-04-OmniCMS-publish-notice.php

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Approving CourseLeaf Proposals

…in CAT, CIM or CLSS This is for workflow approvers who need to review and approve proposals for courses, programs, schedules or miscellaneous admin requests in their queue. Accessing the Dashboard Using any web browser except Internet Explorer, go to the CourseLeaf (CAT, CIM, CLSS) Resources page (https://wichita.edu/courseleaf) and click the…

https://www.wichita.edu/services/registrar/CourseLeaf/CIM/Approving_Proposals.php

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Graphic design graduate shares her Wichita love with community

…is a recent graphic design graduate who started her own business, Wichita with Love. Alyssa's shop sells screen printed graphic tees, buttons, pins, tote bags and her signature accessory, a knotted headband. She launched her own shop and website February 2018 -- www.wichitawithlove.com May is typically a very busy time for college seniors. Finishing…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/05-may/alyssa_johnson_wwl.php

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New program can help returning adults finish their degree

…by the Kansas Board of Regents, students wanting to return and finish their degree at Wichita State now have an easier road. The initiative is called the Adult High Education Accessible Degrees (AHEAD) and is funded by the Lumina Foundation. This program helps adults who have college credit but no degree return to school and earn their degree. Students …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2018/06-jun/new_program_can_help_returning_adults_finish_their_degree.php

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Khristian Jones’ summer internship inspires her to make space open to all types of people | Wichita State News

…to exceptional women studying in the aerospace field. Her experiences at the space port have inspired her to make aerospace a more diverse field and make space flight accessible to all types of people, regardless of race, gender or economic status. Khristian looks forward to becoming a policymaker for space technology and travel, and aspires to…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2019/09-sept/khristian_jones_7.php

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Wichita State professor wins innovation award to create accessible comic book app | Wichita State News

Wichita State professor wins innovation award to create accessible comic book app Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Strategist 02/03/2021 11:24:33 AM Feb. 3, 2021 — Kapow! Zap! Pop! Zoinks! A Wichita State University researcher is working to develop an app to make those words come alive for visually impaired comic book readers, Dr. Darren DeFrain, associate…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/02-feb/vizling_3.php

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WSU researcher awarded $100K from NEH for accessibility app | Wichita State News

WSU researcher awarded $100K from NEH for accessibility app Sara Ornelas, Marketing Content Developer 08/26/2021 02:42:09 PM Aug. 26, 2021 — The National Endowment for Humanities (NEH) has awarded a Wichita State University researcher $100,000 for his work on developing an app that allows visually impaired people to read comic books and graphic novels. This …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/08-aug/vizling_3.php

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Wichita State students create accessible Halloween costumes for children with special needs | Wichita State News

Wichita State students create accessible Halloween costumes for children with special needs Abigail Klein, public relations advisor 10/29/2021 02:46:49 PM Oct. 29, 2021 – Most children love trying on costumes this time of year, but for children with special needs, finding the right costume can be a challenge. This is the first bullet. Use what you need and…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2021/10-oct/WalkinRollin_3.php

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Barton School of Business to award $40,000 in scholarships to Butler CC students | Wichita State News

…schools where Butler students can receive their associates degree and pursue a business degree at WSU. “The partnership between our schools is vital to giving students accessible opportunities to pursue their educational journeys,” said Dr. Larisa Genin, dean of the Barton School of Business. “We believe this program will give interested students a road map …

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/04-april/barton_butler_scholarship_1.php

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WSU partners with local community to increase Redbud Trail accessibility | Wichita State News

WSU partners with local community to increase Redbud Trail accessibility Abigail Klein, public relations advisor 05/13/2022 11:14:20 AM May 13, 2022 — Wichita State University is working with a group of community organizations to make a popular pathway more welcoming and accessible to Wichita walkers and bikers. This is the first bullet. Use what you need…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2022/05-may/BikeWalk_7.php

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Wichita State, WSU Tech celebrate highest historical enrollments | Wichita State News

…State President Rick Muma. “This success can be wholly attributed to our steadfast commitment to the people and businesses of Kansas, as we create an affordable and accessible educational experience for our students, fuel the talent pipeline for employers, and support the economic growth of our state. Together, we are forging a brighter future for all…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2023/09-sept/enrollment_1.php

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Wichita State to celebrate more than 2,400 graduates at spring commencement | Wichita State News

…Sciences, the College of Fine Arts and the Dorothy and Bill Cohen Honors College. The featured speaker will be Sarah Kephart, a leader in inclusive arts education and an accessibility advocate. 1 p.m. — The College of Applied Studies and the College of Health Professions with featured speaker Marc Farha, co-CEO of CAA ICON. 5 p.m. — The W. Frank Barton…

https://www.wichita.edu/about/wsunews/news/2026/05-may/S26commencement_6.php

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The three UDL principles

…Variation among learners is the norm, so a course with options built in reaches more students without lowering the bar. UDL is simply good design, and it pairs naturally with the accessibility practices in our other training. For the full framework, see the UDL Guidelines from CAST, which open in a new tab. Related guides Multiple ways to engage and…

https://ksarn.org/pedagogy-guide-udl-principles/

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Your course shell and navigation

…Files. How to do this in Canvas Official step-by-step instructions. Each opens in a new tab so you don’t lose your place in the course. Manage the Course Navigation menu Accessibility checkpoint A clear, logically ordered student-facing view is easier for everyone to navigate, including keyboard and screen-reader users who move through it in order.…

https://ksarn.org/guide-shell-and-navigation/

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Build quizzes and tests

…has submitted. How to do this in Canvas Official step-by-step instructions. Each opens in a new tab so you don’t lose your place in the course. Create a quiz with New Quizzes Accessibility checkpoint Keep question text clear, avoid relying on color or images alone to carry meaning, and make sure approved time accommodations are applied. Related guides…

https://ksarn.org/guide-quizzes/

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Build with Modules and Pages

…Pages, assignments, and links inside it. Prefer a Page that introduces and frames a reading over uploading a lone PDF. There are real reasons to frame rather than dump: a Page is accessible, works on a phone, and lets you tell students why a reading is here and what to do with it. A decontextualized file does none of that, so students are left guessing at…

https://ksarn.org/guide-modules-and-pages/

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Write measurable learning objectives

…APA citation. Stronger Students will format a reference list in current APA style. Why The rewrite names something you can see on the page and grade against a checklist. Accessibility checkpoint Objectives posted at the top of a module or page help every learner, and they especially help students using assistive technology to judge whether a section…

https://ksarn.org/guide-measurable-objectives/

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Home page and syllabus

…statements, so add yours now. How to do this in Canvas Official step-by-step instructions. Each opens in a new tab so you don’t lose your place in the course. Create a Page Accessibility checkpoint A Page-based syllabus with real headings works far better than a PDF for screen readers and small screens. If you must attach a file, confirm the file itself is…

https://ksarn.org/guide-home-and-syllabus/

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Add gradebook items, including work done outside the LMS

…in a new tab so you don’t lose your place in the course. Create columns for non-submission work (On Paper / No Submission) Record audio or video feedback in SpeedGrader Accessibility checkpoint Offering feedback in written, audio, or video form gives students more than one way to take it in, which helps a range of learners. Related guides Choose your grading…

https://ksarn.org/guide-gradebook-items/