In this episode, Holly Owens is joined by Nicole Poff (EDCARTA) and Nicole L’Etoile (L’Etoile Education) to break down WCAG 2.1 in plain English and talk about what actually works in real courses.

NOTE: This was previously recorded as a LinkedIn Live session

What We Talked About:

No fluff—just practical insights you can use right away.

• What WCAG 2.1 really means
• Why LMS accessibility scores aren’t enough
• Common mistakes institutions are making
• Simple, high-impact fixes you can start now
• How to make accessibility part of your workflow

Resources Shared:

• WCAG Overview (W3C)⁠

• Understanding WCAG 2.1⁠

• WebAIM Color Contrast Checker⁠

• UDL Guidelines (CAST)⁠

• L’Etoile Education (Training & Courses)⁠

• EDCARTA WCAG 2.1 Checklist

Accessibility isn’t a checkbox—it’s how we design better learning for everyone.

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Dr. Nicole Poff, CEO and Founder of EDCARTA

Dr. Nicole L'Etoile, Founder of L'Etoile Education

Holly Owens, EdUp L&D Host and Lead, ID at EDCARTA

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