There are a range of resources that can support you in your development as an educator and accessibility professional. Social learning and peer-learning, in a team or a community of practice is perhaps the most powerful.
To continue and develop your learning journey as an educator, we highly recommend working with others, locally in your own organisation, with others in your area and (or) drawing on wider digital communities. This is essential for building pedagogical culture – [define pedagogical culture] and embedding and sustaining digital accessibility as an agenda in any organisation.
Across our research we have found that the teaching of digital accessibility can be often reliant on ‘accessibility heroes’ [REF], individuals who have taken on digital accessibility and are working hard to champion accessibility in their organisations, as well as leading educational efforts. Accessibility is a shared endeavour. Connecting with others builds resilience and shares responsibility.
Links to curated digital accessibility communities where educators can go to discuss their teaching, and aspects of the Wayfinder with colleagues around the world.
Digital Networks:
Slack: Web A11y Accessibility Community / Teaching Channel
Examples of Local Networks:
Accessibility MeetUps (if one isn’t listed in your area, consider starting one?)
How to Kick-Off Organisational Networks:
Links to AbilityNet: TechShare Pro: Champion Network videos and resources.