In this episode, host Beth Cougler Blom talks with accessibility consultant Nora Loyst about designing learning experiences that truly welcome everyone. Nora shares how personal experiences led her to this work and explores the shift from a medical model to a social model of disability.

Beth and Nora also talk about:

• Expecting and planning for learner diversity from the start
• Naming what you know to build trust and inclusion
• Moving from one-time accommodations to default accessibility practices
• Designing for all through Universal Design for Learning and beyond
• Interrupting ableism by listening deeply and acting with intention

Engage with Nora Loyst:

• Nora Loyst on LinkedIn
• Untapped Accessibility

Links From the Episode:

• Implicit Bias study (dissertation)
• Implicit Bias study (article)
• Easy Surf
• Universal Design for Learning
• EP 41 Making Caring Learning Environments for People with Disabilities with Yasser Tamer Atef

Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:

• Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube
• Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.ca

Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:

• Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at [email protected]
• Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
• Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
• Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn

Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions