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Celebrating Disability Pride Month 2024: “We Want a Life Like Yours”
This landmark law broke down many barriers to inclusion that people with disabilities face. In honor of its passage, July marks Disability Pride Month, which continues to be a time to honor diversity and celebrate...
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Benefits of Gamification in Higher Education
A Brief Background of Gamification Gamification employs game-like elements—such as competitions, polling, surveys, and other interactive challenges—in educational settings. The idea has been around for a long time, with many crediting its beginnings to an...
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The Importance of Universal Design for Learning in Higher Education
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework that not only acknowledges the diversity of learners but actively embraces it. In this blog, we delve into what UDL is and explore its importance in higher...
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Six Ways to Support International Week of Deaf People
International Week of Deaf People (IWD) is a global event held the last full week of September to raise awareness of the rights, contributions, and culture of deaf individuals. This year, IWD is set for...
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2023 Winning Scholarship Essay: Assistive Technology Devices
By Esther Kim, Winner of the 2023 YuJa Scholarship Essay Contest My younger brother Joseph couldn’t talk properly until he was seven years old. Joseph was diagnosed with autism, an intellectual disability and mild cerebral...
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July: Celebrating Disability Pride Month
July 26 marks the anniversary of the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in 1990. The law prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities in a variety of areas, including in institutions of higher...
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Whitepaper: US Department of Justice and Department of Education Warn Educational Institutions That ‘Accessibility Cannot Be an Afterthought’
The letter covers accessibility challenges, legal framework, enforcement actions, and guidance and regulations, as well as highlights valuable resources for obtaining guidance. It also sends a strong message that accessibility is a priority at the...
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How Compliant Video Captioning Benefits Students and Institutions
In fact: According to a recent study, videos with captions have 40% more views compared to uncaptioned videos (PLYmedia). Viewers were 80% more likely to watch a video to completion when closed captions were available,...
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YuJa Helps Make Content Accessible to All
For example, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 ensure that students with disabilities are given access to services and are eligible for...
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