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Resources

This list of resources is designed to be used in conjunction with the catalog to support accessible digital learning. Many of the items listed here provide a foundation for understanding how accessible digital learning exists as part of an ecosystem.

A student with headphones uses a desktop computer Resources

Accessibility toolkit for digital learning materials

Step-by-step guides for producing accessible digital learning materials: WORD, PDF, Powerpoint, ePub and Video.

  • WORD
  • Accessibility
  • Screen-reader compatibility
  • Video
  • PDF
  • ePub
  • Powerpoint

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A young boy is signing at the mobile phone. A woman is holding the phone in front of him and smiling. Resources

Teacher's guide: How to make remote learning accessible

In this article we explore video conferencing accessibility techniques and digital communication tools that can help teachers contribute to an inclusive remote learning experience.

  • Teachers
  • Remote learning
  • Accessibility
  • Video conferencing
  • Messaging
  • Digital communication

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Teacher Jane Njoroge looks on as Frank from Mugumoini Primary School in Thika Town uses his digital tablet Resources

Teacher's guide: How to make learning materials accessible

A guide for teachers on how to make their lessons more inclusive by improving the accessibility of learning materials.

  • Accessibility
  • Teachers
  • Lessons

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A young girl using a computer with the AAC tool Cboard Resources

Assistive technology guide: Low cost software for learning

In this document, we review free and low-cost software that can improve learning for students with a range of different needs. For each disability, we discuss how software can help and link to a solution from the catalog.

  • Assistive technology
  • Software
  • Low-cost

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You boy uses a home made magnifier to look at plants Resources

Assistive technology guide: Low cost hardware for access

This article details how low-cost hardware adaptations and customisations can make computers, tablets, and other devices easier for people with disabilities to use.

  • Assistive technology
  • Hardware
  • Low-cost

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Inclusive education: Resources catalog

Teaching and learning resources for professionals and parents working with children with disabilities. A compliment to the catalog on this site with a broader range of low-tech resources to support inclusive education.

  • Low-tech
  • Inclusive Education
  • Parents
  • Professionals
  • Resources
  • Teachers

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A child with a physical impairment, studies at home with his mother in Banyumas, Indonesia Resources

Inclusive education: Practical guide for blended/remote learning

A practical guide for school directors, teachers and professionals addressing blended/remote learning for children with disabilities.

  • Teachers
  • Inclusive education
  • Remote learning
  • Blended learning

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Implementation examples

Examples of accessible digital content and tools being used to promote inclusion. The focus of the examples is low cost solutions being used primarily in LMICs (low and middle-income countries).

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Young girl in a classroom with textbook Resources

Ecosystem of accessible digital content and tools

An examination of the components that make up the accessible digital learning ecosystem; production, distribution, infrastructure, and implementation.

  • guidance
  • accessibility
  • distribution

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Two children sit in their purple school uniforms. One child has a visual impairment and is using an audio device to learn. Resources

Models for deploying content in Low and Middle-Income Countries (LMICs)

A technical exploration of the content delivery mechanisms that can be employed to overcome low-connectivity challenges in LMICs (low and middle-income countries).

  • guidance
  • LMICs
  • offline
  • low-resource

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Two children sit at their desk smiling. They are using their tablet that has a yellow case and black front. Resources

Accessible digital textbooks initiative

Making digital textbooks affordable, available and accessible to all learners including students with disabilities.

  • eBooks
  • accessible formats

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A mother and her daughter and happily walking to school Resources

UNICEF inclusive education

A link to UNICEF Inclusive Education page. Here you can find additional resources including materials providing guidance on what Governments can do to create inclusive education systems.

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UNICEF User requirements Matrix Resources

User requirements

UNICEF's user requirements for digital accessibility.

  • Guidance
  • Accessibility

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Glossary

Terminology used in the catalog of accessible digital content and tools.

  • Guidance
  • Accessibility

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