In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Yasser Tamer Atef, a disability advocate and facilitator, about strategies to make learning spaces accessible and inclusive.

Beth and Yasser also discuss:

• involving people with disabilities in the learning design process
• creating accessible documents
• strategies for facilitating inclusive virtual sessions
• the importance of asking participants about their specific needs and preferences individually, and making adaptations accordingly
• designing flexibility into learning experiences for participants
• building inclusive communities and fostering a sense of belonging and safety for all learners

Engage with Yasser Tamer Atef

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasser-tamer-6880911b8/
• X: @yasser_tammer
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasser.tamer2002

Other Links from the Episode

• Equity Unbound
• Soliya Connect program
• MyFest 2024
• Intentionally Equitable Hospitality series
• Dr. Maha Bali
• Dr. Mia Zamora
• Center for Learning and Teaching, American University in Cairo
• Teaching in Higher Ed podcast with Bonni Stachowiak
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL) on the CAST website
• Priya Parker's Art of Gathering book
• Yasser's article for Mind Brain & Education magazine on "Care and Equity: The View From the Lens of Disability Inclusion"
• Heather Kretschmer
• Verna Rossi's Inclusive Learning Design book
• Dr. Amy Kavanagh
• Radha Agrawal's Belong book, available on her website

Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:

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

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