Making Online Learning Accessible Quotes

“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

“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

“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

“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

“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