NMC Student Experiences

NMC Student Experiences

Here are a couple great videos that were created here at NMC that talk about Accessibility from different student perspectives here at NMC. Please take time to view them:   Veteran’s Voices. The NMC Student Experience:...
Developing Comprehension Strategies

Developing Comprehension Strategies

Meeting the needs of diverse learners can be achieved by utilizing a variety of instructional strategies before, during and after each lesson.  This article will offer you strategies that make a significant difference for students’ comprehension and retention of...
Creating Meaningful Links

Creating Meaningful Links

Last time we talked about proper heading structure in your syllabus, this time let’s talk about how to handle links. Links are a major method for navigating for everyone, but especially screen reader users. Screen readers can pull up a list of links on a page to...
Think Universal Design to Prevent Exclusion

Think Universal Design to Prevent Exclusion

It’s the time of year for me to meet with new and continuing students about their disability related accommodations. As of 1/14/16, I have emailed 121 Accommodation Notices. That number is sure to rise as the semester ramps up. Speaking with students who have various...
Now on Teaching@NMC: Accessibility

Now on Teaching@NMC: Accessibility

Check it out! We are excited to share with you a new resource on the Teaching@NMC site! Look for the new Accessibility link in the side menu on the right. This will take you to a new resource that will help you prepare your online content. Learn the how, what, and why...