Engage

ONLINE LEARNING

An innovative education program led by disabled content creators; discover the fundamentals of disability and accessibility by applying learning into action.

Our Program

AccessStudio: Engage is a professional development learning program designed to provide anyone with the knowledge, experience, and skills needed to understand key themes about accessibility and disability inclusion.

Topics Covered

Accessibility & Universal Design

Inclusive Language

Disability Representation

Rights and Advocacy

Learn
Activate
Reflect
Connect

Weekly Format

Learn

Start your week by immersing yourself in the weekly module’s web page. Dive into videos presented by members of the disabled community and explore accessibility-themed content.

Activate

Each week brings a fresh and exciting activity designed to help you apply the accessibility knowledge you’ve gained. No need to stress – these aren’t your typical homework assignments!

Reflect

Join our exclusive Discord channel to share the results of your activities, participate in prompts from our team, and engage in discussions about the week’s theme.

Connect

Experience exclusive live talks hosted by disability leaders. While we encourage you to attend live, rest assured that recordings of these sessions will be available for you to access at your convenience.

Lesson Modules

portrait of spencer west. he is a bald man wearing chunky black framed glasses, and a red sweater. he is smiling sitting in his wheelchair

Accessible Worlds
with Spencer West

taylor smiles in her powerwheelchair. she wears red lipstick and looks polished in a black shirt and cream blazer

Disability Representation with Taylor Lindsay-Noel

heather smiles, she has brown long hair and wears a plaid dress

Centering Disabled Voices with Heather Hutchison

amar is a bipoc person. he smiles in a blue tshirt, holding his hands together on his chest

How to be an Ally with Amar Mangat

#MapMission Activation

Program Teaser

Contribute meaningful impact in your own community.

Gain real-world experience.

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Lasting Impact

spencer west, a wheelchair user smiles as he appears on a laptop screen

Program Details

What: This program is flexible to many different learning styles. Each module includes content in multiple formats including videos with transcripts, short-form text, and supporting imagery.

When: Learning typically runs over 4 week periods, however you can move through the program at your own pace and time. 

Where: Learning modules are hosted online, accompanied by real-world activities that take place wherever you choose in your own community. 

General Questions

Why should I take this program?
  • You want to make a tangible impact in the world.
  • You want to volunteer your time in a meaningful way. 
  • You want to build your experiences for your professional profile. 
  • You are interested in accessibility but don’t know where to start.
What can I expect to learn?

Participants will learn about modern disability experiences and how to best advocate for accessibility. This education is less like reading a textbook and more like engaging in real-world discussions and experiences about accessibility. 

Will I get a certificate of completion at the end of the program?

Yes! Each participant who successfully completes the program will get a certificate of completion that can be put on a resume or LinkedIn profile. 

What is the time commitment for the program?

The program typically runs over 4 weeks however you are welcome to learn at your own pace. We recommend about 1-2 hours of dedicated time to the program each week. 

Is this program entirely online/remote?

While the program is delivered entirely online, we encourage you take your learnings out into your community.

What are the requirements for the program?
  • You must have access to a device with an internet connection and webcam.
  • Be willing and open to new things and ideas

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