Transcript Slide 1

Design for Full Programmatic
Access
Matthew McCollough, Executive Director,
DC Developmental Disabilities Council
Erin Gannon, National Service Inclusion Project
This session will help you to…
• Define “programmatic access” and describe how
programmatic access can supplement other types of access
such as architectural access and communication access
• Discuss possible strategies for improving programmatic
access in national service programs
• Create a plan for improving evaluating and improving
programmatic access in their service program
Introduce Yourself!
• Please share with those
around you:
– Your name
– Your organization
– One question you have
about making service
more accessible
What is Programmatic Access?
Examples of Programmatic Access
Universal Design
Universal Design is the design of
products and environments to be
usable by all people, to the greatest
extent possible, without the need for
adaptation or specialized design
- Center for Universal Design, North Carolina State University
For example…
Provide essential information in
different modes
Flexible Use
Simple and Intuitive Use
Tips for making your program
physically accessible for all…
Question from the field:
“Our AmeriCorps members provide adult
education classes at the local community center.
The community center is in a building that was
built in 1830, and there are stairs that lead up to
the classrooms. We have an applicant who uses
a wheelchair, and I’m worried she wont’ be able
to get to her classroom. What should we do?”
Creating Accessible Presentations
• Be sure everyone can see and hear you clearly.
• Provide materials electronically before the
presentation, and offer other alternative
formats.
• Allow time before and after your presentation
for participants to ask questions.
Universal Design for Learning
• Present information and content in different
ways
• Differentiate the ways trainees can express
what they know
• Stimulate interest and motivation for learning
Question from the Field…
“Our member give presentations to the
community and we never know who is
going to show up. I like the idea of making
presentations accessible, but how can we
meet everyone’s needs?”
Accessible Program Management
Question from the Field
“We have a member who told us he has learning
disabilities and has recently been having some
problems getting his paperwork done. Other
members have struggled in the past with
paperwork, but they always managed to
complete it. Unfortunately, this member seems
to be falling further and further behind. We just
don’t know what to do.”
Wrapping Up
• Reflecting – what were
your “ah-ha” moments?
• Remaining Questions?
• Evaluations