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“If we are to achieve a richer culture, rich in contrasting values, we must recognize the whole gamut of human potentialities, and so weave a less arbitrary social fabric, one in which each diverse gift will find a fitting place.”
― Margaret Mead

“Simple, organized layouts and predictable navigation patterns support learners with cognitive disabilities in processing information and completing tasks.”
― Britne Jenke, Making Online Learning Accessible: A Making Work Accessible Handbook

“Adjustments to colors and fonts primarily benefit learners with vision impairments, however there is also a great benefit for learners with other cognitive limitations. High contrast between text and background is crucial for learners with low vision or color blindness.”
― Britne Jenke, Making Online Learning Accessible: A Making Work Accessible Handbook

“Some learners may grasp information quicker or more efficiently through visual or auditory means compared to printed text. Also, learning and transfer of learning occur when multiple representations are used, because these allow learners to make connections within, as well as between, concepts.”
― Britne Jenke, Making Online Learning Accessible: A Making Work Accessible Handbook

“When images have ALT text, screen readers can produce a verbal description of the image, which allows learners with visual impairments to understand the image content.”
― Britne Jenke, Making Online Learning Accessible: A Making Work Accessible Handbook

“Readability makes information easier to process and understand. Simple sentence structures and familiar terms reduce cognitive load, improving comprehension and retention. This is particularly helpful for learners with cognitive impairments or learning disabilities like dyslexia.”
― Britne Jenke, Making Online Learning Accessible: A Making Work Accessible Handbook

“Double-check emoji descriptions. An excellent resource for digital content creators who want to use emoji in smart and strategic ways is the website emojipedia.org.

The site lists every known emoji along with their different appearances and descriptions across platforms, devices, and browsers. It’s a useful way to double-check emoji descriptions before using an icon.”
― Alexa Heinrich, Accessible Social: A beginner's guide to creating inclusive social media content