Karen Hyder, CompTIA Certified Trainer

Lots of people DO mind when you call on them in class. www.alfiekohn.org/blogs/hands/

Heading to Orlando for Training 2026 Conference & Expo? Visit the #VirtualEngagementLab2026. #VELab26 www.trainingconference.com/2026/brochur...

What do accessibility standards really mean for learning designers? Join our Zoom book club 6/27 on “Design For All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences” Part 5: A Primer on Accessibility Standards. Register here: lnkd.in/gRRkMVJS
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Turtle Mutual Aid:

And please, please, please stop using puzzle pieces to represent neurodivergence and autism (the lecture was mostly about autism).

This kind of thing is why I happen to be offering a free webinar next week to share how to represent neurodivergence (including autism) authentically and respectfully.

WCAG 3 Introduction Introduces the W3C Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 3.0 Working Draft. WCAG documents explain how to make the web more accessible to people with disabilities.

WCAG 3 Update

-WCAG 3 is not expected to be a completed W3C standard for a few more years.
-WCAG 3 will not supersede WCAG 2 and WCAG 2 will not be deprecated for at least several years after WCAG 3 is finalized.

Stay informed: w3.org/WAI/wcag3

#WCAG3 #eLearningAccessibility #DigitalInclusion

Lights, camera, connection: Kassy LaBorie on first impressions Virtual trainer Kassy LaBorie offers practical guidance on making a killer first (and lasting!) impression on video, from crafting dynamic openings to battling Zoom fatigue

Lights, camera, connection: The power of first impressions

Virtual trainer Kassy LaBorie offers practical guidance on making a killer first (and lasting!) impression on video, from crafting dynamic openings to battling Zoom fatigue

Virtual doesn’t have to mean distant. In fact, it can create unique learning opportunities! Join Zoom 6/20 #DesignForAll Part 4: Creating an Inclusive Virtual Classroom. Register: lnkd.in/gRRkMVJS
#Accessibility #Inclusion #UDL #UX #InstructionalDesign 🫡#VirtualTraining #Training
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Let’s create spaces where everyone feels they belong—and can learn their best. Join Zoom 6/13 #DesignForAll Part 3: Creating an Inclusive Physical Classroom. Register: lnkd.in/gRRkMVJS
#Accessibility #Inclusion #UDL #UniversalDesign #UX #InstructionalDesign #ILT #VirtualTraining #Training

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In today's “Design for All Learners” Book Club, explore practical strategies to create inclusive, accessible and usable content. Gain a fresh perspective on how small shifts can have a big impact. Let’s go from “oops” to inclusive—together. Join Zoom here: lnkd.in/gpYGsgU6 on June 6 @12pm EDT

Design For All Learners book club flyer, including an image of the book cover, "Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences" . 12-1 p.m. ET, every Friday, through July 18th except the 4th of July.

But inclusive design isn’t about being perfect—it’s about learning and making intentional choices that open access for all learners. Join our Virtual Book Club “Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences” to learn more. Register here: tinyurl.com/y53rh8pu

We’ve all been there. Creating digital content without realizing the barriers we might be building—missing alt-text, unreadable fonts, videos without captions...

Design For All Learners book club flyer, including an image of the book cover, "Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences" . 12-1 p.m. ET, every Friday, through July 18th except the 4th of July.

"I’m embarrassed to admit what I did to make my designs inaccessible. But thankfully, I’m trainable—now that I know better, I do better." How about you? Join our Virtual Book Club “Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences” 6/6/25 register: tinyurl.com/y53rh8pu

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Want to learn more? Join our FREE 7-part "Design for All Learners" Virtual Book Club starting May 30! Register: lnkd.in/gpYGsgU6 Don't have the book yet? Pick yours up: lnkd.in/g8BAQc5x

Accessibility: Mere compliance? Or vital connection? Designing for ALL learners means more than just checking a box for accessibility standards. Truly inclusive design means welcoming EVERY learner – with their varying abilities, backgrounds, and ways of engaging.

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Register for the FREE, seven-part Virtual Book Club: “Design for All Learners: Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences.” The first session -- Exploring an Inclusive Mindset -- will be May 30, 12n-1p ET/9-10a PT. Zoom registration: lnkd.in/gpYGsgU6

Embracing accommodations of audio versions, transcripts, and visual summaries of materials expands access for visual, auditory & neurodiverse learners alike. Want to learn more about transforming design decisions to create more meaningful, flexible, and engaging experiences for EVERY BODY?

Design For All Learners Book Club image: Join us 12-1 p.m. every Friday, May 30th through July 18th (Design For All Learners book cover featured)

Join our FREE 7-part "Design for All Learners" Virtual Book Club starting May 30! Explore creating truly accessible & inclusive learning experiences with our contributing authors. All sessions captioned & recorded. Register: lnkd.in/gpYGsgU6

Those 'decorative' PowerPoint themes might look nice, but clean, simple designs with high contrast and standard fonts are more accessible. Function > fashion in virtual training! #AccessibleDesign #VirtualLearning #designforall #virtualtraining #Accessibility #Inclusion

Pro tip: Don't wait to retrofit your virtual classroom for accessibility. Plan for ALL learners from day one - it's more efficient and creates a better experience for everyone. #Accessibility #VirtualLearning #elearning #designforall

I’m a pragmatist. I need to meet the objectives of my online session and can’t get bogged down, or I’ll never get the message across. I’m looking for the best way to meet EVERYONE's needs without undue burden. Do you need help with this, too? Shoot me a message, I'd love to help.

Design for All Learners Design for All Learners empowers instructional designers, trainers, and other talent development professionals to create learning experiences that are accessible to and inclusive of all people.

Quick accessibility win: Ask learners in advance what they may need accessibility-wise. Unsure what to ask? Check out my starter list in Chapter 47 of the new book "Design For All Learners" available everywhere: www.designforallbook... Out Now!

Design for All Learners Create Accessible and Inclusive Learning Experiences

Instructional Design acronym POUR is great to help you understand what learners may need. Perceivable, Operable, Understandable, Robust. Find out how each of these applies to virtual classroom: www.designforallbook.com

Design for All Learners Design for All Learners empowers instructional designers, trainers, and other talent development professionals to create learning experiences that are accessible to and inclusive of all people.

"If it works for me, it works for everyone" - Think again! Our new book challenges this mindset and shows you how to design virtual training that supports diverse learning needs. Pre-order today!
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The first card in the first row says "Training" and the related card revealed says "Cross-Cultural Communication" and "Virtual Instructor-Led" The first card in the second row says "Learner" and the first learner card says "Ling" and has a cartoon image of a person with dark hair. The details say "Regional Manager, Blind". A second card shows a cartoon with a slightly darker skin tone that says "Alisha" and includes "Representative" and "Recent wrist surgery".

Hoping to design for all learners? Something like these cards from Artisan Learning (thanks to Diane Elkins and Amy Morrisey) can be so helpful, as well as the section in my book about Personas. Designing with specific challenges in mind can help us ensure we’re thinking through many scenarios!

Did you know 55.8% of Americans ages 16-64 have a disability, whether short or long term? Are you catering to those folks in your learning sessions? I wasn’t either… Let's make changes, together! www.bls.gov/news.release...

#UDL #UniversalDesign #UX #LearningAndDevelopment #ILT #VirtualTraining

A FANTASTIC quote from Leah Holroyd in our new book Design For All Learners, out TOMORROW! Get it everywhere: www.designforallbook.com

Stop assuming! If it works for you and no one complains, that doesn't mean it works for everyone. Actively seek feedback from learners with different abilities and needs. Together, we can make #virtuallearning #accessible.

Opening your virtual classroom early isn't just courteous - it's an accessibility best practice. Give learners time to set up, test their tech setup, and get comfortable with the platform. #Inclusion #DesignForAll #UDL #UX #LearningAndDevelopment #InstructionalDesign #ILT #VirtualTraining #Training

Design for All Learners Design for All Learners empowers instructional designers, trainers, and other talent development professionals to create learning experiences that are accessible to and inclusive of all people.

Two quick questions to ask your learners before each session: “Can you participate in activities like drawing on an on-screen whiteboard? Do you require a keyboard-based alternate activity?” I have lots more to get you started, check them out in our new book, out Feb. 4th! www.designforallbook...