9: Small Fixes, Big Impact. A Smarter Way to Meet Title II

In this episode of Finding Space, we’re reminded that meeting the updated ADA Title II digital accessibility requirements is not something instructors have to do alone.

Maggie Sokolik, Director of College Writing Programs, shares a practical, collaborative approach: offer a hands-on workshop for your entire department, start small, and build accessible habits together.

You’ll hear what “remediation” really means (in plain language), how tools like Ally in bCourses can support your work, and a powerful tip to reduce overwhelm: close old courses and project sites if students still have access—or make them accessible.

Small steps. Shared effort. Real access for students.

Resources:

• Accessibility in Teaching & Learning Resource Hub

• Ally (Accessibility Checker in bCourses)

• Ally Course Accessibility Report in bCourses (tutorial video)

• SensusAccess (primarily alt media conversions)

• Digital Accessibility Program (DAP)

• Digital Accessibility of Library Collections

• Workshops, Consultations, Finding Space podcast

• Centering Disability in Teaching

• Accessible PDF Files (including STEM documents, LaTex, & handwritten notes)

• Accessible Documents (Microsoft Word & Google Docs)

• Accessible Slides (Microsoft PowerPoint & Google Slides)

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG)

• Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1

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