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Accessibility Special Interest Group: Accessibility in the Digital Assessment Ecosystem
Online
Digital assessment has transformed how organisations measure learning, certification, and professional competence. Yet accessibility is still too often treated as an afterthought, addressed through individual accommodations rather than built into the design of the assessment experience itself.
In this launch webinar for the eAA Accessibility Special Interest Group (SIG), we will explore how accessibility fits into the entire digital assessment ecosystem, from test design and authoring tools to delivery platforms, candidate experience, and regulatory compliance.
An accommodations-first model can create significant challenges. It increases administrative burden, delays access for candidates who need support, and can unintentionally introduce inequities into testing environments, all while placing additional strain on human and financial resources.
Forward-thinking assessment providers are now shifting toward inclusive assessment design, embedding accessibility features directly into digital platforms and workflows from the start. This approach helps create more equitable testing environments while improving operational efficiency and scalability.
Drawing on real-world insights, this session will explore how technologies such as text-to-speech, alongside principles like Universal Design for Learning (UDL), can help organisations design assessments that support diverse candidate needs without compromising test integrity.
Whether you design assessments, manage digital learning platforms, or lead accessibility strategy, this webinar will offer practical perspectives on moving beyond accommodations toward accessibility by design.
