As we all work to adapt our course materials to make them more accessible and to pursue the broader framework of Universal Design for Learning, the WPAs have been offering a series of workshops on these topics. Below, please find the agendas, resources, and presentation slides from the workshops. You can also check out the department’s OER resources for additional materials implementing Universal Design.
Designing for Equity
- Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1q6OSHFEGGYMUWTxqcW-2Sa2yEx-zx2oDoVGQ4Nz3Ckw/edit?usp=sharing
- Presentation Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18FjjdtsmVeowtrY84WlAEkBNEkj-pvHtRzWTWH7tlSk/edit?usp=sharing
Designing for Accessibility
- Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qAhN5Eyb5I_VdnBu6Xj2fVONNqanxf7GQhgKZmuIaWU/edit?usp=sharing
- Presentation Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1WXWDMOFbU7fiRAMcVuPqfOCNJBPaj27iGUSmE_Ahf_E/edit?usp=sharing
Designing for Sequencing and Connections
- Agenda: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1PChVLtpgYmtpX3K0qavgQ5kQQTazVaxEGqKrYEPOWZQ/edit?usp=sharing
- Presentation Slides: https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/17AU0WG8LIaWSYcVkZD4uGPa_tW3LhO-MvHQwxe4Cb2A/edit?usp=sharing
LaGuardia’s Advising Council has developed the following statement about accessibility for use on your syllabi:
Federal law and CUNY policy prohibit discrimination on the basis of a disability. Under the guidelines of the Americans with Disabilities Act, the College will provide reasonable accommodations to students with documented disabilities. Therefore, if you are in need of or have any questions regarding accommodations or services, please contact Jhony Nelson, Director of the Office of Accessibility, at 718-482-5260 or Jhonyn@lagcc.cuny.edu (or visit M-102). Any information provided to the office is confidential and will not be released without your permission.
