How the Library can help you create better resources

Post event resources

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About the session

The Library has training, support material and services to assist staff with creating and checking the accessibility of resources for all students.

Topics covered:

• Introduction to Library accessibility services
  • Who is involved
  • How to contact
  • Areas of the university involved
  • Some of the work being undertaken
• Why resources should be accessible
  • Example of inaccessible documents and what makes them inaccessible
  • Case study of a student we have assisted in the past
• Support the Library can provide
  • Tools
  • Support available.

Presenters

• Luke Gaiter
• Leonie Meyn

Who should attend

• Learning designers
• Course coordinators
• Lecturers
• Tutors
• Teaching support staff

Benefits of attending

• Gain a better understanding of the work the Library does to assist students with disabilities.
• Learn what can make a resources inaccessible and difficult to read for certain people.
• Understand quick and easy ways to rectify inaccessible resources
• Information about further support and assistance if required or interested.