by Carla | Aug 18, 2024 | Learning design
According to the United Nations, one in seven people—over a billion individuals—lives with a disability. Yet we know that many still face social and physical barriers that limit their full participation in their communities. For the BCB team, this reality serves as an...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Aug 14, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Yasser Tamer Atef, a disability advocate and facilitator, about intentional strategies to make learning spaces accessible and inclusive. Beth and Yasser also discuss: involving people with disabilities in the learning...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Mar 13, 2024 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Mansi Jasuja about the many impacts of hosting events which exclude individuals from participating, including social, environmental, psychological, and economic considerations, and how groups can be more intentional to...
by Beth Cougler Blom | Oct 11, 2023 | Podcast Episodes
In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Dr. Marcia Goddard about how our brains work and some of the things that can happen with our brains – as facilitators or participants – in learning environments. Beth and Marcia also talk about: creating...
by Carla | Sep 8, 2023 | Learning design
“Accessibility allows us to tap into everyone’s potential.” I (Carla) recently read this quote by Debra Ruh, an advocate for the rights of persons with disabilities. It stood out to me because our team is constantly striving to learn about and implement accessibility...