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From Research to Practice: Making Educational Technology Accessible for All Students

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Join AFB’s Public Policy and Research Team at noon ET on May 21, 2025, for an engaging and dynamic webinar discussing the American Foundation for the Blind’s Ed Tech Accessibility Toolkit—your go-to guide for designing, selecting, and implementing inclusive educational technology for PreK-12 and higher education learning environments. Tailored for both educational technology developers and school tech decision-makers, this session will show how accessible design is not just a legal requirement, but also a competitive advantage. Learn about our research on accessibility gaps in current ed tech tools, what accessibility really means in practice, and how your products can stand out in a crowded market by meeting the needs of all learners. Join us in building inclusive educational spaces for all! Learn more about AFB’s Ed Tech Accessibility Toolkit by visiting www.afb.org/edtech.

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Accessibility skills are increasingly in demand. With this course, you can build your accessibility skills and immediately apply what you learn in practice.
Ms. Natalia Amelina, UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE)

The "Introduction to Web Accessibility" online course provides the foundation you need to make your digital technology accessible, so that it:

works well for people with disabilities

meets international standards

enhances the user experience for everyone

achieves goals

Accessibility is essential to create high-quality apps, websites, and other digital content - and to not exclude people from using your products and services.

Page Contents

Who the course is for

Well worth [it] to reassess my #a11y knowledge. HINT: I learned a few things I didn't know.
Todd, Web Dev 21+ years #A11y
I would recommend anyone who creates #a11y training to join the course and/or integrate the lessons therein. Very well constructed!
Damian Sian, Director of Web Accessibility

The course is designed for technical and non-technical learners, including:

developers

designers

content authors

project managers

And also:

students

instructors

professionals

people with disabilities

What you get from the course

The course is structured so that you can focus on the topics that you are most interested in. Optional activities and additional materials provide more learning on specific topics.

For example, you can choose to focus on:

Coding web applications to meet international W3C standards.

Designing interfaces to meet the needs of people with disabilities, including older users.

Writing a business case to present to management.

Advocating for accessibility by understanding real-life experiences of how accessibility is essential for some, and useful for all.

Managing accessibility in projects and in organizations.

Checking web pages for basic accessibility issues and improving accessibility.

We encourage you to go through the whole course, even if you focus more on some topics.

Course content (syllabus)

The course covers principles from the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative's (WAI) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), and much more:

What is Web Accessibility (2 sections) - challenges the way you may approach accessibility.

People and Digital Technology (5 sections) - gives you the "why" behind the what you need to do for accessibility.

Business Case and Benefits (2 sections) - explains how accessibility can expand market reach, demonstrate social responsibility, drive innovation, and minimize legal risk.

Principles, Standards, and Checks (5 sections) - guides you through understanding accessibility requirements and checking for accessibility barriers (also called evaluating or testing for errors or bugs) - with non-technical and technical guidance; provides optional material for learning more about coding accessibly.

Getting Started with Accessibility (2 sections) - explains approaches for integrating accessibility into your design and development processes; provides tips for getting started with accessibility right away.

More "What you'll learn" and syllabus is in the edX course page.

Duration

It's easy to follow and complete. You can do it over several sessions at your own pace.
Laiya Lee 李荔雅
The nerdy gurl next door

The course is designed to take about 16-20 hours to complete for most people. It is listed as 4 weeks of 4-5 hours effort per week.

It is self-paced so you can complete it in a shorter or longer time frame.

This course will be available on the edX platform through at least June 2023. We expect an updated version of this course to be available long term.

Cost: Free, optional certificate

The course is free. The audit option gives you access to all of the content.

Optionally, you can choose to get a Verified Certificate for $99 USD to demonstrate successful course completion.

The Certificate can be printed, listed in resumes, and linked to from online profiles.

You can start auditing the course now, and later choose to get a Verified Certificate.
(For information about edX certificate verification and accessibility, see: edX Help Center Accessibility pages.)
Enroll in the course on edX ← log in to edX or create edX account

Video excerpts from the course

From Module 1, on how accessibility impacts the lives of people interacting in the digital world:

From Module 4, on designing and developing accessibly, and checking (evaluating or testing) for accessibility:

What people are saying about the course and survey results

Some more things that developers and others are tweeting about the course:

I just enrolled in this accessibility course and I watched some short clips (Module 1), and it made an impact on me.
I will work from now on accessibility improvements thinking about these real people, not just because 'the law', or because you 'should'
David Corbacho Roman. Señor Developer... JavaScript, React, Apollo, GraphQL, Next.js, Edge networking.

'Disability is about design. Bad design is disabling.'
The course on web accessibility by the @w3c_wai is filled with eye-opening arguments and concepts. Great job @shawn_slh and team!
Join the course!
Carlos Muncharaz. Front-end Developer.

I highly recommend this course for anybody wanting to learn about digital accessibility. It's got a lot of great info and a relatively small time commitment.
Justin Yarbrough. Blind. Digital #a11y specialist. #AvGeek.

Post-course survey responses (as of December 2022) include:

Have your skills/knowledge increased as a result of the course?
96% Yes.

Did you learn what you were expecting to learn?
90% Satisfied or Very satisfied.

How likely is it that you will be able to apply the skills that you learned in this course in your everyday work?
96% Likely or Very likely.

Provided by

Shadi (W3C) and Natalia (UNESCO) introduce the course:

The course is provided by the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C) Web Accessibility Initiative (WAI) and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Institute for Information Technologies in Education (IITE).

This unique course is based on the open curricula from the W3C WAI Education and Outreach Working Group (EOWG). It brings together international expert trainers from Deque, Infoaxia, Intopia, Knowbility, The Paciello Group ( TPG), Web Key IT, and W3C WAI.

Course Manager and Development Lead:

Shadi Abou-Zahra

Course Trainers:

Learn more from the edX course page Enroll in the course on edX ← log in to edX or create edX account

Alternatives for the video on this page

The course introduction video is also available on W3C servers: video for modern browsers and video mp4 file. Visual description:

Opening and closing scene has:

Two people at laptop smiling.

5 icons: hand, eye, brain in head, ear, speech/sound waves from mouth.

Most of the video is of Shadi and Natalia sitting by a desk.

There are a few other scenes for visual interest, not needed to understand the content.

Transcript:
Shadi: I'm Shadi Abou-Zahra, Accessibility Strategy and Technology Specialist at W3C, the World Wide Web Consortium.

Natalia: I'm Natalia Amelina, Senior National Project Officer in Education at the UNESCO Institute for Information Technologies in Education.

Shadi: Join us in this course to learn the fundamental skills and key resources that are becoming increasingly important across digital professions.

Natalia: In according with statistics, people with disabilities can make up around 15% of the population - and the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities recognizes access to information as a human right. And you may know that this Convention was ratified by 180 countries all over the world, very likely including your country too.

Shadi: In this course you will learn how people with disabilities use the web including different types of assistive technologies and adaptive strategies.

Natalia: You will also learn how web accessibility improves user experience of older people, people using mobile devices, and essentially for everyone.

Shadi: And, of course, you'll also learn all about the international standards from W3C - and training materials and learn first steps in creating accessible web content.

Natalia: This course was designed for technical and non-technical people. If you work with digital technologies this course is ideal for you to get started.

Please share your ideas, suggestions, or comments via e-mail to the publicly-archived list wai@w3.org or via GitHub.

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Digital Accessibility Foundations - Free Online Course

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Accessibility skills are increasingly in demand. With this course, you can build your accessibility skills and immediately apply what you learn in practice.

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21-Day Accessibility Awareness Learning Path (Northeastern University)

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Accessibility & Neurodiversity. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

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In recognition of Global Accessibility Awareness Day, join the National Organization on Disability (NOD) for a thought-provoking webinar on the intersection of accessibility, neurodiversity, and mental health in the workplace. This session will explore how digital accessibility features in hiring technologies can support neurodiverse jobseekers and employees. We will also delve into the role that mental health plays in creating inclusive environments and ensuring that people with disabilities are given equal opportunities to succeed. The session will feature a panel of experts who will provide insights into challenges, strategies, and solutions for enhancing digital accessibility to support neurodiverse individuals in the workforce. PANELISTS:
Andrew Holbrook | Chief Accessibility Officer, Wells Fargo
Kendra Evans | Director, Spectrum Support Programs, RIT MODERATOR:
Josef Pevsner | Senior Manager, Research & Innovation Programs, NOD

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Navigating Updated ADA Title II Regulations for Accessible Websites and Mobile Apps

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School Psychology Monthly Office Hours

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How to Implement Transition Discoveries

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SPECIAL EDUCATION: Effective Practices for my General Education Classroom

PaTTAN - Special Ed Online Course

Module 05: Availability for Learning

PaTTAN - Online Course

PDE 7-12 Computer Science (CS) Praxis Prep

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PA Dyslexia Public Cohort Series

Online

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Assistive Technology: Using Modified and Specialized Tools in Early Childhood

PaTTAN - Online Course

Collaborating for Inclusive Practices - Building Relationships to Support all Children

PaTTAN - Online Course

Collaborating for Inclusive Practices - Focus on Attitudes and Beliefs

PaTTAN - Online Course

Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood - Individualizing for Meaningful Inclusion

PaTTAN - Online Course

Collaborating for Inclusive Practices - Universal Design for Learning in Early Childhood Settings

PaTTAN - Online Course

Collaborating for Inclusive Practices - Working Together

PaTTAN - Online Course

Early Childhood Outcomes 101

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Early Intervention Orientation

PaTTAN - Online Course

ECO 201: Effective Strategies to Ensure High Quality Data

PaTTAN - Online Course

Family Centered Services

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IFSP: Laws and Regulations, Documentation and Developing Outcomes

PaTTAN - Online Course

Partnering to Build Family Capacity

Online

Responsive Routines and Environments

PaTTAN - Online Course

Social Emotional Development within the Context of Relationships

PaTTAN - Online Course

Supporting Young Children who are Deaf-Blind

PaTTAN - Online Course

The IFSP: Developing Transition Plans

Online

The Meaning of Behavior and Appropriate Responding

PaTTAN - Online Course

Module 06: Understanding Communication Principles

PaTTAN - Online Course

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PaTTAN - Online Course

Module 08: Progressing from Non-symbolic to Symbolic Communication and Complex Language

PaTTAN - Online Course

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CSinPA Drone Professional Learning Program (Ambassadors)

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HUNE: Annual Youth Conference - Planting Seeds Towards the Future - LIVE

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High-Leverage Strategies to Educator Recruitment and Hiring: Workshop series for LEAs

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Coaching Installation Professional Learning Community (PLC)

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Structured Literacy Intervention: Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6

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Including Low Incidence Students in STEM Using a Universal Design for Learning Framework

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EANS II Office Hours

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Bounce Back: Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Elementary Students Exposed to Trauma

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Coaching Installation Professional Learning Community (PLC)

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Check and Connect: A Train the Trainer Event

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Bounce Back: Cognitive-Behavioral Intervention for Elementary Students Exposed to Trauma

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Implementing and Sustaining MTSS-R with Fidelity

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Instructional Matching at Tier 3 Using Evidence-Based Literacy Practice

Webinar

2022 PaTTAN and IU Central Region Collaborative Planning Retreat

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CSinPA Drone Professional Learning Program (Ambassadors)

Webinar

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Check and Connect: A Train the Trainer Event

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Coaching Installation Professional Learning Community (PLC)

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The Essentials of IEP Writing

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Coaching Installation Professional Learning Community (PLC)

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CSinPA Drone Professional Learning Program (Participants)

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Team Initiated Problem Solving (TIPS) Train the Trainer

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Structured Literacy Intervention: Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6

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MTSS Team Presentations

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EANS II Office Hours

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AEDY Team Office Hours - End of Year Reporting

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Universal Design for Learning Classroom Resources: Deep Dives for Grantees

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Coaching Installation Professional Learning Community (PLC)

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Facilitating Prevent Teach Reinforce for Families (PTR-F)

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SSDVE Presents: Spring, Summer, and Fall - Transitioning Between School Years

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Team Presentations: Series Wrap up and Data Sharing

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Using RTI for SLD Determination: New BSE Process and Tool Review!

Webinar

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Universal Design for Learning Optimizing Implementation: Community of Practice

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BrainSTEPS Spring 2022 Team Leader Workshop

Best Western Premier the Central Hotel & Conf. Cnt

Computer Science Innovations - Introductory Session

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AAC Talks 2022: The Power of Language

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Pennsylvania Fellowship Program (PFP) 2021-2022

Hershey Lodge and Convention Center

The Growing Brain From Birth to Five Years Old: Social-Emotional Development

Webinar

SPECIAL EDUCATION: Effective Practices for my General Education Classroom

PaTTAN - Special Ed Online Course

Communication in the Workplace, Post-Secondary Education, and the World at Large

Online

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Assessment for Intervention

PaTTAN - CENTRAL

Pennsylvania Fellowship Program (PFP) 2021-2022

Hershey Lodge and Convention Center

Equitable Leadership in Practice Series

Webinar

Federal Program Coordinator Trainings

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2021-2022 MTSS Series: Enhancing Early Literacy Outcomes within Tiered Systems for English Language

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CSinPA Drone Professional Learning Program (Participants)

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CSinPA Drone Professional Learning Program (Ambassadors)

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Structured Literacy Intervention: Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6

Webinar

CSinPA Computer Science Monthly Meetup

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EANS II Office Hours

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Coffee Breaks for Special Education Leaders

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Looking to the Future of School Psychology in Pennsylvania

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2021-22 CSinPA K-8 Pathway: Train the Trainer

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The Power of Reflection

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CSinPA Drone Professional Learning Program (Ambassadors)

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Restorative Justice Practices for Pennsylvania Schools

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Concrete-Representation-Abstract

PaTTAN - Online Course

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School Psychology Monthly Office Hours

Webinar

Communication in the Workplace, Post-Secondary Education, and the World at Large

Webinar

The Growing Brain From Birth to Five Years Old: Understanding Behavior

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BrainSTEPS Capacity Building: The Intersection Between Students with Brain Injury and Opioid Misuse

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Structured Literacy Intervention: Teaching Students with Reading Difficulties, Grades K-6

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EANS II Office Hours

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Computer Science Innovations - Session 2

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MTSS IU/PaTTAN Collaborative: Acadience Learning Update

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Adult Learning Theories, Research, and Models

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Enhancing Family Engagement Team Training Series, Part 1

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CSinPA Drone Professional Learning Program (Ambassadors)

Multiple Locations

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Assistive Technology: Using Modified and Specialized Tools in Early Childhood

PaTTAN - Online Course

Collaborating for Inclusive Practices - Building Relationships to Support all Children

PaTTAN - Online Course

Collaborating for Inclusive Practices - Focus on Attitudes and Beliefs

PaTTAN - Online Course

Collaborating for Inclusive Practices in Early Childhood - Individualizing for Meaningful Inclusion

PaTTAN - Online Course

Collaborating for Inclusive Practices - Universal Design for Learning in Early Childhood Settings

PaTTAN - Online Course

Collaborating for Inclusive Practices - Working Together

PaTTAN - Online Course

Early Childhood Outcomes 101

PaTTAN - Online Course

Early Intervention Orientation

PaTTAN - Online Course

ECO 201: Effective Strategies to Ensure High Quality Data

PaTTAN - Online Course

Family Centered Services

Online

IFSP: Laws and Regulations, Documentation and Developing Outcomes

PaTTAN - Online Course

Partnering to Build Family Capacity

Online

Responsive Routines and Environments

PaTTAN - Online Course

Social Emotional Development within the Context of Relationships

PaTTAN - Online Course

Supporting Young Children who are Deaf-Blind

PaTTAN - Online Course

The IFSP: Developing Transition Plans

Online

The Meaning of Behavior and Appropriate Responding

PaTTAN - Online Course

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Thursday, May 15, 2025, help us celebrate the 14th Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)! The purpose of GAAD is to get everyone talking, thinking and learning about digital access and inclusion, and the more than One Billion people with disabilities/impairments.

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Introduction to different types of assistive technology

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May 15th is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which is dedicated to getting everyone talking, thinking, and learning about digital access and inclusion - and the more than one billion people with disabilities! In the spirit of GAAD, we’ll be talking about some of the many kinds of assistive technologies that people with different disabilities use in our next Workday Accessibility Level Up series. We’ll also discuss things to keep in mind when building a digital product to make sure people with disabilities, and the assistive tools that they use, can interact with your product.

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Global Accessibility Awareness Day: Perspectives from North America

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Leveraging AI for Accessible and Inclusive Learning: Practical Strategies for Diverse Learners

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In an era where inclusivity is essential to educational success, AI offers powerful tools to help educators create more accessible, equitable, and engaging learning environments. This interactive webinar provides practical insights into harnessing AI to meet the diverse needs of all learners, with special attention to students experiencing visible and invisible disabilities—such as mobility, sensory, […]

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