ABOUT THIS EPISODE
Welcome back to AT Talks for Part 2 of our crucial conversation on Title II Compliance with Janet DeSenzo!
In this episode, we move past the introductions to dive deep into the legal and practical framework. We're covering:
The Law and The Why: A breakdown of the recent ADA updates, the critical shift to WCAG 2.1 AA standards, and the POUR principles (Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust). We clarify the compliance deadlines (April 2026/2027) and emphasize why digital accessibility is an issue for the whole school, not just IT.
Presentation Pitfalls: Janet shares her top tips for creating accessible slide decks and presentations, including strategies for reading order, using unique slide titles, managing visual noise, and the necessity of accurate captions for all video content.
Don't miss this essential deep dive as we unpack the rules and move into practical, hands-on strategies for every educator.
Show Notes
WCAG Introduction
Introduction to Understanding WCAG 2.0: w3.org/TR/UNDERSTANDING-WCAG20
NCADEMI
NCADEMI Roadmap (District Tool): ncademi.org/sustain/roadmap
CAST
CAST (General Resource): cast.org
CAST Podcast Episode (Title II): aem.cast.org/s.03-ep.11
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