Accessible Content Authoring
PATINS Specialist
Jena Fahlbush is a Specialist for the PATINS Project. She holds a Bachelor's in Elementary Education and a Master's in Exceptional Student Education and is a licensed teacher for grades K-6. Her wide range of classroom experiences include working as a special education paraprofessional, peer model preschool co-teacher, Title I instructor, and 3rd grade teacher. As a strong believer in the power of technology and universal design, she is excited about sharing how the right tool and intentional design can change the game for a student. She enjoys watching movies, camping, playing games, traveling, and home projects.
Contact Information:
Email: jfahlbush@patinsproject.org
Phone: 317-296-8781
Twitter: @JLFahlbush
Resources
Digital Accessibility - 3 New Resources
View the recorded version of Create Accessible Content: Distance Learning Edition by completing this form (opens new window) to learn how to create accessible digital content in your docs, slides, websites, and more. Please fill out the evaluation at the end to gain 1 professional growth point and to share your feedback!
Learn how to make your Canvas content accessible with this digital course on YouTube (updated May 2021). Complete the evaluation (opens new window) to earn 1 professional growth point!
Check out this YouTube tutorial playlist on strategies to make your Bitmoji Classrooms more universally accessible for all students! the evaluation (opens new window) to earn .5 professional growth points!
Training
All of the trainings below can be requested by emailing me at any time. You can find additional training sessions provided by the PATINS team on our Professional Development Guide.
Recording: Creating Accessible Digital Content: Distance Learning Edition
Description: In an age of distance learning, we must ensure that we are creating accessible digital resources for all students. Retrofitting accessibility into current content or old documents and worksheets can prove cumbersome and challenging. This recording will teach you how to start creating accessible digital content as well as ways to test for accessibility. To view the recording, please complete the recording equest form(opens new window). The link to the recording will be provided on the thank you page of the form.
Digital ≠ Accessible: Create Accessible Materials in Canvas & Beyond
Description: As educators of digital learners, it is essential to create accessible digital content for all students, their caregivers, and the school community at large. Retrofitting accessibility into current content or old documents, PDFs, and worksheets can prove cumbersome and challenging. In this live session, attendees will investigate essential design & accessibility elements to proactively create accessible digital content in Canvas, Microsoft Office, and throughout the Google Suite. Walk away with tips and tools to improve access to your content tomorrow!