Join Sarah Mercier, editor of Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences, along with a panel of contributing experts, for an inspiring and thought-provoking conversation on designing learning experiences that are accessible to and inclusive of all people. In this webinar, panelists will discuss what “design for all” means for our work-- whether it’s instructor-led training in the physical and virtual classroom or designing and building asynchronous digital content.
Together, we will explore the following questions:
• What is special about a “design for all” approach?
• How does accessible, inclusive design help us achieve our L&D goals?
• What are the challenges we face when improving accessibility and inclusion in our work?
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear directly from the voices behind the book and gain actionable strategies to foster an inclusive mindset in your learning experience design practices.
Primary Capability Covered: Instructional Design
Participation in this event, either live or recorded, can be reported for one (1) professional development point toward initial certification or recertification requirements for the APTD or CPTD credential.
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Sarah Mercier, MBA, CPACC, specializes in innovative learning technology and strategic implementation of learning solutions. She is an advocate for learner-centered design and is known for her ability to translate highly technical concepts and research to real-world practice. As CEO of Build Capable, she leads a team of learning technology experts. Sarah is an author and the editor of Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences. She is a frequent speaker at industry conferences and business events on topics such as learning experience design, accessibility, xAPI, and learning ecosystems.
Alan Natachu is a learning and development professional with over 2 decades of experience. He pivoted from an artist career, working with the likes of ABC/Disney and the Smithsonian, to a training career when he was hired as a Creative at Apple, working two years in a technology trainer role. Alan spent a decade in the higher education space before making the switch to corporate L&D in 2019. He is a presentation geek who loves emerging L&D technologies, films and videos with closed captions, and is passionate for making all his content accessible.
Karen Hyder, Certified Technical Trainer CTT+, is a trainer of trainers, online-event producer, and speaker coach. Karen has been using technology to teach about technology since 1991 when she taught software applications courses at Logical Operations in Rochester, NY. In 2017, she was honored with the Learning Guild’s Guild Master Award. Currently, Karen supports live, online learning experiences at Hearing First LLC, a not-for-profit that serves professionals earning continuing education units and families supporting children who are deaf or hard of hearing. In addition to her professional work, Karen enjoys rescuing cats and old houses.
Daron Moore is a seasoned talent and organizational development consultant with a passion for fostering inclusive workplaces. With a B.S. in Management & Organizational Leadership and extensive experience in learning and development operations, he has used his personal experience to help organizations create environments where employees feel seen, heard, and valued. A proud father of three and coach to hundreds, Daron lives in sunny Tampa, FL.
