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Accessible Formats in Education: Stories from 2025
Discover how accessible formats are transforming education in 2025, from digital textbooks and assistive technology to AI-supported tools. Hear first-hand stories from students, educators, and innovators pushing for inclusive learning.
In this episode of Double Tap Extra, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece travel to Edinburgh for the Accessible Formats in Focus conference, hosted by the Scottish Sensory Centre at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. They explore the urgent need for accessible learning materials and the real-world impact of inaccessible PDFs and e-books.
Conversations include:
Rebecca Oliver from the University of Glasgow on the challenge of providing accessible digital formats for students with print disabilities.
Liam Petit of Neuracode AI, discussing how AI can support accessible research without compromising academic integrity.
Lindsay McDonald from Seescape reflecting on her journey through school and university with visual impairment, and the human support that made a difference.
Signe Rudoviča from Scottish Book Trust on delivering sensory stories and positive disability representation to children.
Elizabeth McCann from the Scottish Sensory Centre on the importance of teaching foundational accessibility skills and the future of inclusive education.
This insightful episode uncovers the barriers students face, the creative solutions educators employ, and how technology and human support must work together to ensure equal access to learning.
Relevant Links
Scottish Sensory Centre: https://www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk
University of Glasgow Library: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/library/
RNIB Bookshare: https://www.rnibbookshare.org
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By Double Tap Productions, Inc.Discover how accessible formats are transforming education in 2025, from digital textbooks and assistive technology to AI-supported tools. Hear first-hand stories from students, educators, and innovators pushing for inclusive learning.
In this episode of Double Tap Extra, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece travel to Edinburgh for the Accessible Formats in Focus conference, hosted by the Scottish Sensory Centre at the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. They explore the urgent need for accessible learning materials and the real-world impact of inaccessible PDFs and e-books.
Conversations include:
Rebecca Oliver from the University of Glasgow on the challenge of providing accessible digital formats for students with print disabilities.
Liam Petit of Neuracode AI, discussing how AI can support accessible research without compromising academic integrity.
Lindsay McDonald from Seescape reflecting on her journey through school and university with visual impairment, and the human support that made a difference.
Signe Rudoviča from Scottish Book Trust on delivering sensory stories and positive disability representation to children.
Elizabeth McCann from the Scottish Sensory Centre on the importance of teaching foundational accessibility skills and the future of inclusive education.
This insightful episode uncovers the barriers students face, the creative solutions educators employ, and how technology and human support must work together to ensure equal access to learning.
Relevant Links
Scottish Sensory Centre: https://www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk
University of Glasgow Library: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/library/
RNIB Bookshare: https://www.rnibbookshare.org
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices