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S2E2 - Part 1: Digital Accessibility for All: Navigating Title II with Janet DeSenzo


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Welcome back to AT Talks! We're kicking off a multi-part deep dive into a crucial topic for every educator and administrator: Title II Compliance and Digital Accessibility.


In this first episode of our conversation with Janet DeSenzo, Technology Coordinator and Assistive Technology Specialist for CTC Academy, we lay the groundwork for making instructional materials compliant with the new ADA updates.


In this episode, we cover:

  • Meet Janet DeSenzo: A look at her extensive background in educational and assistive technology.

  • The Power of AT: A rapid-fire round discussing her favorite non-work app, the next place she wants to travel, and her professional heroes.

  • Underrated Accessibility: Janet shares what she believes is the most underrated accessibility feature and completes the sentence: "Accessibility is..."


-----Parts 2 and 3, which will cover the Main Interview on WCAG standards, practical compliance strategies, and our game segment "Compliant or Complaint?" will be coming out in the following weeks.-----


Shownotes

  • Guest Inspiration:

    • Joy Zabala - joyzabala.com

    • Chris Bugaj - sites.google.com/view/chrisbugaj and talkingwithtech.org/about

  • Recommended Resource:

    • CAST - cast.org

  • Underrated Accessibility Mentioned:

    • Voiceitt - voiceitt.com

    • Project Relate - sites.research.google/relate/ (Android Only)


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The Assistive Technology Center at The College of New Jersey is sponsored by the New Jersey Department of Education, Office of Special Education, and is partially funded by IDEA, Part B. https://www.nj.gov/education/specialed/ 

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