Enhancing Accessibility in Virtual Training Environments

Accessibility is not just for self-paced e-learning or to comply with laws such as Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If trainers truly want to be effective during virtual-instructor-led training, they will increase and enhance accessibility to reach as many learners as possible. In this issue of TD at Work, Gwen Navarrete Klapperich will:

• Identify and address learner challenges in VILT.
• Detail how to develop a process for determining and meeting requested accommodations.
• Explain how to design accessible virtual training
• Describe how to deliver virtual training using accessibility best practices.
• Address barriers to accessibility in VILT.

The Tools & Resources in this issue are an Accessible Training Materials Checklist, an Accessible Virtual Environment Checklist, and a bonus Before, During, and After VILT Checklist.