Who deserves the chance to get better at their jobs? Who deserves the chance to access the latest information in their field? Most people would answer, “everyone.” E-learning can be a great way to reach more people with your professional development offerings. But without purposeful planning, the technology could be a barrier to learners with disabilities.

As part of many companies’ DEI initiatives, learning departments are exploring ways to make their self-paced e-learning courses more accessible to individuals with disabilities. Getting to full WCAG 2.0 compliance doesn’t happen overnight. But can something happen overnight? Yes!

In this session, you’ll learn eight things you can do TOMORROW (that don’t take a lot of time or money) to start removing access barriers from your courses.

Diane Elkins is the co-founder of Artisan Learning, a custom learning design company. She has built a reputation as a national e-learning expert by being a frequent speaker at major industry events such as ATD, The Learning Guild, Training Magazine, and ASAE. She is also the co-author of the popular E-Learning Uncovered book series as well as E-Learning Fundamentals: A Practical Guide from ATD Press. She is the Past Chair of the Professional Development Advisory Council for the American Society of Association Executives and a founding board member of Inspire Accessibility, a consortium of learning providers looking to champion accessibility in the e-learning industry.

Mandy Boult is a Developer and WCAG Specialist at Artisan Learning, where she has spent the past five years crafting accessible and engaging learning experiences. Launching from a personal desire to help individuals succeed regardless of circumstances, Mandy researched, studied, questioned, and built her expertise on the job, becoming a dedicated advocate for digital accessibility. She is a proud member of the International Association of Accessibility Professionals, continuously expanding her knowledge and skills to create inclusive learning solutions. Based in the Metro Detroit area, Mandy also brings her creative talents to the stage and screen as a professional actor.