Disability and professional FGs

 The teacher questionnaire and initial FGs identified:

Show ENABLED e-learning (Word alternative)

Positives/challenges lists:

Positives:
Can see the value in the topic being added to the curriculum
Have contextual knowledge of some assistive technology tools to support learners
No professional development in relation to digital accessibility
No prior schooling of their own to refer back to

Challenges:
Lack of knowledge - disability, AT, digital skills (inc. discomfort)
Simple to use and understand resources to pick up and go (repository)
Bitesize content aimed at beginners (both for pupils and teachers)
Activities that could be easily incorporated into existing lessons
Worksheets/task guidance

Based on the ENABLED framework:

What activities would be appropriate - some suggestions in literature are (pros/cons of these approaches):

Videos
Case studies
Personas
Simulations
Barrier identification and problem solving
Checklists/guidance for baseline awareness (WCAG not suitable for novices)
Direct contact/speakers

How could the disability and accessibility professional community contribute to  making readily available resources for teachers who are not confident in the subject matter?

What is existing that could be used/adapted?
What could be created/developed by the dis/proff community to support wider education/awarness (benefit wider awareness/advocacy too)?

Walk through each element of ENABLED - using questions above

2nd round of teachers - e-learning - and this is what dis/proff community could theoretically input to support school-based adoption - how could that work in practice?

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