{"id":4484,"date":"2025-08-07T10:56:55","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T08:56:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/network-digital-accessibility\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T09:27:36","modified_gmt":"2025-09-19T07:27:36","slug":"network-digital-accessibility","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/network-digital-accessibility\/","title":{"rendered":"Network Digital Accessibility"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8221; Collaborating on inclusive digital education.&#8221;  <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1528_ae5b7c-d6 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1528_ae5b7c-d6 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1528_ae5b7c-d6 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1528_ae5b7c-d6 .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital accessibility is not an afterthought &#8211; it is the basis for equal opportunity. Students with disabilities should not be excluded from digital education. Accessible digital learning environments contribute to studyability, prevent dropouts and enhance student well-being. Especially after corona&#8217;s rapid conversion to online education, it has become clear: digital education offers many opportunities, but also new challenges.   <\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Digital Accessibility Network brings education professionals together to share experiences, knowledge and solutions. Together we realize sustainable improvements for all students. <\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why participate.<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Founded by ECIO, the network has grown since 2020 to become a place where professionals meet, inspire and empower each other. The meetings are approachable, hands-on and focused on collaboration. As a participant you can:  <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>exchanging experiences with colleagues from mbo, hbo and wo<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>identify bottlenecks and discuss them together<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>sharing and acquiring knowledge, including through experts and experts by experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>collect good practices and make them transferable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build lasting improvement within your institution.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-pullquote\"><blockquote><p>Top: the input from experiencers is very good and nice to see that the group continues to grow. Tip: keep up the good work! <\/p><cite>participant  <\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is central?<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Within the network, we focus on several topics critical to structural digital accessibility:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>vision development and policy anchoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>change management and creating support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>cooperation with ICT departments and suppliers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>application of the WCAG guidelines<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Subtitling and tools like AVA: student experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>involving students in solutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>the role of marketing and communications<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>retrieve and share good practices.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">For whom.<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The network is aimed at professionals from secondary schools, colleges and universities who are involved in the digital learning environment and all that it entails. Think about: <\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ICT staff and functional administrators<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>policy officers digitization or educational quality<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>educational developers and instructional designers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>marketing and communications staff<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>inclusive education or student welfare consultants<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>test coordinators and supporters of online testing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re working on systems, content, policy or user experience, in this network you&#8217;ll meet colleagues who, like you, are working to create a digital environment in which all students can learn, communicate and participate independently.<\/p>\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Join, at no cost<\/h2>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Digital Accessibility Network is for professionals in secondary and higher education who want to work on inclusive digital education. Participation is free and financially supported by the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science. Together we provide a digital learning environment in which every student &#8211; regardless of disability &#8211; can participate fully.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/how-nice-that-you-want-to-participate\/\">Sign up for the Digital Accessibility network here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/agenda\/\">View the calendar for upcoming meetings<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/ecio.nl\/en\/knowledge-base\/?2901694729=62\">Read more about digital accessibility here<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/groups\/12805051\/\" 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