[Athen] International Ally User Group – 25 January 2024

[Matthew Deeprose]

[With apologies for cross-posting]

Join us in the International Ally User Group on Thursday 25 January 2024 at 07:00 PST / 10:00 EST / 15:00 GMT / 16:00 CET / 18:00 TRT / 19:00 GST

Colleagues from Northumbria University will take us on an academic journey in achieving accessible content. We’ll also reflect on 2023’s community outcomes and review the results of our community priorities survey.

# Session synopsis
## Inclusive Design for Academic Content: Sharing the learning journey in achieving accessibility

Catherine Glover, Assistant Professor, School of Design and Patrick Viney, Manager, Academic Technology Services, Northumbria University.

This presentation will showcase a live academic presentation to illustrate the learner journey taken by an academic to achieve accessible academic content with all stakeholders in mind. Insights, decisions, barriers and iterative modifications will be shared, along with the relational aspects of building a team of experts with specialised knowledge and a passion for ED&I (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion). 

As part of the presentation, the final PowerPoint templates, style guide and testing process using Anthology Ally will be shown to illustrate the process of evolving decision-making, as knowledge was acquired of inclusive design principles. A key member of the project will also share his input as Academic Technology Services provided tailored support and advice through the project. The main value of this presentation lies in revealing mindset and behaviour change in action, by a team connected through a common purpose.

Find sign-up and joining details on the Ally Community site: https://usergroup.ally.ac/content/perma?id=61743

Hope to see you there!

Matthew Deeprose
University of Southampton