〉 What Is ATD Intensive?

This virtual program gets into the nitty gritty of the hottest topics in the industry. This year focuses on professionals who want to design accessible and inclusive learning experiences.

Immerse yourself in a dynamic environment where you'll learn from design pros how to integrate accessibility practices into your training. Connect in a cohort-based format, where brainstorming, collaboration, and feedback are the secret to success.

Customize your action plan and find curated resources designed to supercharge your instructional design and facilitation skillset.

〉 Who Should Attend?

Elevate your instructional design and training strategies to create an inclusive learning environment that embraces all types of learners, including those with visible, invisible, and temporary disabilities. Discover effective techniques tailored for diverse learners and receive expert support and feedback to implement these strategies into your training programs, ensuring an enjoyable and impactful learning experience for everyone.

〉 Co-Creators

Introducing our co-creators who worked in collaboration with ATD to design ATD Intensive. With their wealth of knowledge in accessibility, they have helped build a one-of-a-kind event. Meet the Co-Creators

〉November 2

11 am–4:30 pm ET

Days One and Two will cover key elements that are essential to designing accessible learning experiences, regardless of whether you are in a digital environment, or whether its asynchronous or synchronous.

You’ll learn about:

• Removing Barriers to Learning
• Audio Considerations: Close Captioning, Sign Language Interpretation, Transcripts
• Accessible Video: Autoplay and Media Controls
• Color Contrast and Layout Considerations
• Group Discussion and Reflection

〉November 9

11 am–4:30 pm ET

Days One and Two will cover key elements that are essential to designing accessible learning experiences, regardless of whether you are in a digital environment, or whether its asynchronous or synchronous.

You’ll learn about:

• Alt Text and Focus Order
• Panel: Assistive Technologies
• Alt Text, Focus Order, and Assistive Technologies Lab
• Designing for Neurodiversity
• Group Discussion and Reflection

〉November 16

11 am–4:30 pm ET

The last deep dive day will build on the previous sessions and covers creating accessible learning spaces and the design considerations required for various, unique environments.

You’ll learn about:

• Designing In-Person, Physical Classroom Environments
• Designing Inclusive Virtual Training
• Designing Inclusive E-Learning
• Create a QA Process and User Testing
• Overcome Obstacles and Build Support
• Group Discussion and Reflection