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Recaps and replays from Britne’s presentations. Includes various video, audio, transcripts, slides, references, and resources as applicable.

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Resources: The Role of AI in Building Accessible and Inclusive Communities (ODN2024)

Thank you so much to everyone that attended my Friday morning breakout session at the Organization Development Network (ODN) Summit 2024 – “The Role of AI in Building Accessible and Inclusive Communities.”

Please enjoy these collected resources on AI, accessibility, and community. I hope you’ll connect with me to continue the conversations after ODN2024 is over!

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Recap: Writing for Accessible Learning

Thank you to everyone that attended “Writing for Accessible Learning: ALT Text, Captions, and Beyond!” at this year’s Accessibility Summer Camp! I had a blast presenting this session. I heard there were over 100 of you in the audience at one point!

This session equips instructional writers with practical skills to make materials accessible for all. Dive into clear language practices and free tools for readability checks. Craft engaging captions, transcripts, and ALT text for learners with disabilities. Leave empowered to write inclusively, boost engagement, and achieve better learning outcomes!

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Recap: Accessibility for Online Learning (June 2024)

I can’t believe we’re halfway through 2024 already! The end of June marks 6 months of the ATD Chapter Tour of Accessibility for Online Learning, one of my most requested presentations.

I’ve seen Central Massachusetts, Puget Sound, Mississippi Valley, Houston, Chicagoland, Nebraska, Memphis, Kansas City, Tulsa, and even my home, Las Vegas! How did the audiences compare?

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Recap: A Crash Course in Disability Etiquette

I did a thing this weekend – I graduated! I’ve been participating in a Speaker’s Academy for the last several months, led by the National Speakers Association – Las Vegas Chapter. Our Speaker’s Showcase on Saturday featured my new mini-keynote, “A Crash Course in Disability Etiquette.”

Update: The edited recording is here! I’ve provided my initial version of the talk below, and the final video contains the accurate spoken transcript.

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In Summary

This talk shares tips on how to interact respectfully with people who have disabilities, using the author's own experience with chronic pain and other conditions. It teaches us three main strategies. First, always ask before you assume someone needs help, and wait for their answer. Second, use respectful language, avoiding outdated terms or rude comments about their abilities. Finally, help create a welcoming environment by understanding and avoiding ableism (unfair treatment of disabled people). The speaker reminds us that anyone can become disabled, and learning these tips helps create a more inclusive world.

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Recap: ATD Chapter Leaders Conference 2024

What is the ATD Chapter Leaders Conference (ALC)? Every year, leaders of ATD Chapters around the country come together to share best practices about making their ATD Chapters work better. The boards of ATD Chapters are made of volunteers who donate their time, expertise, and resources to their local Talent Development communities, and this conference is one of my absolute favorites.

I’ve been attending this conference for several years, as a leader of my own local Chapter (ATD Greater Las Vegas) in several roles. This year, I submitted two sessions for consideration as a speaker – and got the opportunity to present both sessions!

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Recap: Accessibility & Disability Inclusive Workplaces

Do you know about Workplace in Action? It’s a worldwide initiative focused on assisting corporations in establishing sustainable and holistic diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs. From training, to assessments and surveys, to certification and maturity analysis – this robust and comprehensive program is like nothing I’ve ever experienced.

And the best part? I’m one of their executive trainers! I’m thrilled to be the team’s expert on accessibility and disability inclusion.

Recently, I was invited to host a webinar on Accessibility & Disability Inclusive Workplaces. We packed so much great information into one short hour, and I wanted to share this recap to provide some additional resources.

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In Summary

This webinar talks about making workplaces better for people with disabilities. Over a billion people have a disability, and there are laws to help them. When businesses include disabled people, they get benefits! More talented workers, happier employees, new ideas, and a better reputation. The webinar shares examples of companies doing this well. It also suggests books and videos to learn more. Talk to the speaker about making workplaces welcoming for everyone.

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Making Work Accessible and Inclusive: Q&A

This entry is part 1 of 6 in the series Making Work Accessible

One of the best feelings during a presentation is having so many questions to answer that we run out of time! At the ATD Rochester ROCTalent Summit, we had so many great questions about Making Work Accessible that I couldn’t answer them all. So, as promised, here is the follow up Making Work Accessible Q&A, with the answers to all of your burning questions!
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