Making Caring Learning Environments for People With Disabilities with Yasser Tamer Atef - EP 41
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In this episode, Beth Cougler Blom talks with Yasser Tamer Atef, a disability advocate and facilitator, about strategies to make learning spaces accessible and inclusive.
Beth and Yasser also discuss:
- involving people with disabilities in the learning design process
- creating accessible documents
- strategies for facilitating inclusive virtual sessions
- the importance of asking participants about their specific needs and preferences individually, and making adaptations accordingly
- designing flexibility into learning experiences for participants
- building inclusive communities and fostering a sense of belonging and safety for all learners
Engage with Yasser Tamer Atef
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yasser-tamer-6880911b8/
- X: @yasser_tammer
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yasser.tamer2002
Other Links from the Episode
- Equity Unbound
- Soliya Connect program
- MyFest 2024
- Intentionally Equitable Hospitality series
- Dr. Maha Bali
- Dr. Mia Zamora
- Center for Learning and Teaching, American University in Cairo
- Teaching in Higher Ed podcast with Bonni Stachowiak
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL) on the CAST website
- Priya Parker's Art of Gathering book
- Yasser's article for Mind Brain & Education magazine on "Care and Equity: The View From the Lens of Disability Inclusion"
- Heather Kretschmer
- Verna Rossi's Inclusive Learning Design book
- Dr. Amy Kavanagh
- Radha Agrawal's Belong book, available on her website
Connect with the Facilitating on Purpose podcast:
- Follow Facilitating on Purpose on Instagram, LinkedIn, or YouTube
- Show notes and transcripts available at facilitatingonpurpose.com
Connect with Host Beth Cougler Blom:
- Give feedback or suggest upcoming show topics or guests at hello@bcblearning.com
- Visit bcblearning.com to explore Beth's company's services in facilitation and learning design
- Purchase a copy of Beth's book, Design to Engage
- Follow Beth on Instagram or LinkedIn
Podcast production services by Mary Chan of Organized Sound Productions
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