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Provide Options for Accessibility<\/h1>\n

In a learner-centered environment, all learners, regardless of their ability, will be able to engage meaningfully with the learning experience. Providing options for accessibility can look like adding closed captioning to videos, providing an audio option for readings, ensuring the readability of text based on language needs, providing a translation tool, giving visuals or written directions in addition to verbal instructions or checking that visual and written content is accessible by ensuring color contrast, clear headings and other organizational tools.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bright Spots<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gain inspiration from authentic examples of this strategy shared by teachers who have used them with their learners.<\/p>\n

Creating your own Bright Spots? Let’s get them out into the world! Share yours here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Kami<\/h4>\n

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\nKami<\/span><\/a><\/em>, a technology platform for education, provides a myriad of accessibility tools such as dark mode, voice typing, text-to-audio, closed captioning and more.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Newsela<\/h4>\n

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Newsela<\/a><\/span>\u00a0is a tool that offers a variety of levels of the same reading for learners and also has features that allow learners to listen to what they are reading.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Manipulatives<\/h4>\n

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\nProviding physical manipulatives is a way to support learners in representing their knowledge in more than just a written or verbal way.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Device Accessibility Settings<\/h4>\n

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\nMost devices, including\u00a0<\/span>chromebooks<\/a><\/span>, have accessibility features built in that learners can leverage while using the internet and apps.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>

Written and Verbal Instructions<\/h4>\n

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\nProvide written instructions or reminders in addition to verbal instructions.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Resources<\/h3>\n

Inspired?<\/strong> Use the resources below to bring this learner-centered strategy to your learning community.<\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\udcd6\"<\/span>Leverage assistive technologies<\/a>
\n\"\ud83e\uddf0\" <\/span>Web Accessibility Color Contrast Checker<\/a>
\n\"\ud83d\udcd6\"<\/span>4 Practical Ways to Make Instruction Accessible for Multilingual Learners | Edutopia<\/a>
\n\"\ud83d\udcd6\"<\/span>Removing Barriers With Empathy: Resource for Teachers<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Ready for More?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Want to explore more strategies?<\/strong> See the whole list here<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Need more support implementing this strategy?<\/strong> Check out our self-paced courses<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Are you implementing this strategy in your classroom?<\/strong> Share more to be featured in a bright spot here<\/a><\/u> or submit evidence for a micro-credential.<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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