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Misconceptions, Barriers & Solutions to Creating Accessible Learning in a Nonprofit Organization with Dr. Saeide Mirzaei

Misconceptions, Barriers & Solutions to Creating Accessible Learning in a Nonprofit Organization with Dr. Saeide Mirzaei

FromLearning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations


Misconceptions, Barriers & Solutions to Creating Accessible Learning in a Nonprofit Organization with Dr. Saeide Mirzaei

FromLearning for Good | L&D Solutions and Leadership Development for Nonprofit Organizations

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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Jun 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As nonprofit L&D leaders, we are investing time and money into creating engaging solutions for our learners. But all of our learners are not the same. Their needs are not the same. Their likes and dislikes are not the same. Their goals are not the same. And their abilities are not the same. So how do we create solutions that are accessible to everyone?  That's what we’ll explore today with Dr. Saeide Mirzaei on this episode of Learning for Good. Dr. Saeide's journey is inspiring. She grew up in a small town where she was denied access to education because of her gender and socioeconomic status. Now, as an accessibility expert, she ensures that her design is accessible to all learners, and she’s committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in all aspects of e-learning design.   ▶️ Misconceptions, Barriers, and Solutions to Creating Accessible Learning with Dr. Saeide Mirzaei ▶️ In this episode: 03:53 How being denied access to education opportunities put Dr. Saeide Mirzaei on this path of accessible learning 08:16 Seven reasons why nonprofits should be thinking about accessible learning 22:00 Common barriers that nonprofits face when creating programs that are accessible 28:41 Solutions to overcome those barriers and ensure your nonprofit's learning initiatives are accessible 35:00 Training staff and volunteers on accessibility best practices, guidelines, and tools 39:15 How accessible content can also be engaging, empowering, and fun!   Resources from this episode: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) Join the Nonprofit Learning and Development Collective: https://www.skillmastersmarket.com/nonprofit-learning-and-development-collective   Connect with Dr. Saeide Mirzaei  Linkedin: Dr. Saeide Mirzaei Website: https://saeidemirzaei.com/    Connect with Heather Linkedin: Heather Burright Website: skillmastersmarket.com Book an interest call with Heather here.    
Released:
Jun 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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As nonprofit learning and development leaders, we want a seat at the table. We want to be viewed as true business partners who can help solve problems. We want to create meaningful learning solutions that fit in the flow of work and yield real results for the organization. That's why in this podcast, we will not only explore instructional design and leadership development best practices, but we will also explore change management, belonging, and influence - helping you build the case for the solutions your organization needs so you can show up confidently in conversations with other senior leaders, subject matter experts, and partners. If we haven't met yet, I'm Heather, and I’ve been in your shoes. I'm a learning and development consultant and the founder and principal consultant at Skill Masters Market. Before starting Skill Masters Market, I worked for a large national nonprofit where I led learning and leadership development initiatives. I know what it’s like to need to develop your staff quickly and effectively and to build the relationships and cut through the organizational layers to be successful. With an eye for both the larger strategy and the creative design process, I've created hundreds of learning experiences - in-person, self-paced, and virtual classroom - and have worked with dozens of leaders to help them achieve their organization’s professional development goals. So if you're ready to bust through the barriers and start creating behavior change in your nonprofit, this podcast is for you. Let's dive in. It's Learning for Good. Learn more: www.skillmastersmarket.com Connect with me: www.linkedin.com/in/heather-burright Schedule a call: https://bit.ly/3GQT6Yg