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13/03/2026

Dr. Julia Asper shows us what true inclusion means.
It’s about shaping the classroom to fit the student, not forcing the student to fit the classroom.

Quote: “Inclusion works best when we adapt the classroom to the student, not force the student to adapt to the classroom.”

13/03/2026

Most people think accessibility and SEO are two different things.

They’re not.

In fact, many of the things that make your website accessible are the exact same things that help Google understand, rank and recommend your content.

Alt text.
Clear structure.
Transcripts.
Better UX.

Accessibility isn’t just the right thing to do — it’s one of the smartest SEO strategies you can implement.

Here’s why:

The Secret Engine of Modern SEO

12/03/2026

[ADHD minds don’t learn the wrong way. They learn a different way]
But in most classrooms, “different” gets translated as:
- Distracted.
- Disorganised.
- Behind.
- Not applying themselves.

I’ve met too many bright, creative, emotionally intelligent kids who slowly start believing they’re bad at learning, simply because the system wasn’t built for their processing style.

ADHD brains often:
- thrive on novelty
- connect ideas non-linearly
- hyperfocus deeply on interest
- struggle with artificial pacing and rigid formats

That’s not deficiency.
That’s divergence.

The real damage happens when we mistake mismatch for inability.

When a child constantly experiences learning as friction, they don’t just disengage from school, they disengage from themselves.

I wrote about this on the link below as a reminder that design matters.

ADHD minds don’t learn the wrong way — just a different way
https://bit.ly/4qGvavJ

If we change the design, we change the outcome.
And that’s exactly the work we’re building toward.

Week 4 and ADHD students are starting to loose confidence in their ability and start to check out of learning.

10/03/2026

Dr. Ned Hallowell reminds us that learning about ADHD is the first step to better support.

When we understand what it really is (and what it isn't), we can respond with more care and confidence.

“Learn as much as you can about ADHD—what it is and what it isn’t—so you know how best to support your child.”

10/03/2026

Large archives often hold important material that remains difficult to navigate. Remediation restores order by correcting tag structure, headings, and elements that screen readers depend on. This work keeps long term records useful for a wider group of people.

See how to rebuild accessible archives here: https://bit.ly/48CSKDE

Old reports and PDFs still online can exclude users and breach WCAG 2.2. Learn how remediation turns archives into accessible, inclusive resources.

09/03/2026

Music is such a joy to be a part of and something that people of all abilities should have the right to enjoy.

Which is why this story is so uplifting. With the aid of an AI-assisted-piano, Japanese born, Usami is enjoying the thrill of performing on stage.

News on Japan, Business News, Opinion, Sports, Entertainment and More article expired

06/03/2026

Dr. Brenda Smith Myles highlights the importance of structure and visuals. These simple tools lower anxiety and give autistic students the focus they need to learn.

Quote: “Visual supports and structured routines reduce anxiety and help autistic students focus on learning.”

06/03/2026

Learning the tricks to get by is never a solution. Yet this is what many people with disability do every day.

In January 2023 Sarah-Jane spoke about how she had to find creative ways to get onto public transport as the only way she could manage everyday life for her, while stations and stops failed to meet the disability standards set twenty years ago.

One year on since this article was written, I wonder how our transport providers are going in meeting the Disability Standards for Accessible Public Transport?

It would be great if the next time we read about this, it’s to recognise that things have improved and the standards have been met. Anyone got some positive new stories to share?
Read the full story from 2023 on the link below.

A simple journey on public transport can be a frustrating task for some — large swathes of the country’s train and tram networks are still inaccessible to people living with a disability.

05/03/2026

It’s Week 6 of term already.
By now, the gap is visible.

Some students are in rhythm, while others are surviving.
One-size-fits-all learning doesn’t fail loudly, it fails quietly.

It looks like: Careless mistakes, “Needs to try harder”, “Not working to potential.” but often, it’s just misalignment.

Different processing speed, different attention rhythm and different way of demonstrating understanding.

When learning is designed for the “average,” the edges start to fray around Week 6 and the children on those edges start adjusting their self-belief.

I wrote about why one-size-fits-all learning leaves some children behind and what better design can look like.

Check out the story on this link: https://bit.ly/3N0hUUL

Week 6 is a checkpoint. My question to you is, are students progressing, or just getting better at masking?

One size does not fit all when it comes to learning. Education not working for Neurodiverse kids.

03/03/2026

Knowing what to do is not the same as doing it. Coaching can give people with ADHD extra support to follow through on tasks that feel overwhelming.

“Get a coach to help with executive‑functioning tasks—because knowing what to do is one thing; doing it is another.”

02/03/2026

Accessibility Tips: Let Users Control Font Size
Accessible design across all mediums is a must for all designers.

Online, giving the user the ability to manipulate the font size on websites and other online mediums to suit them is an important part of this.

If you are designing or working with a website designer at the moment take a few minutes to read this article.

https://bit.ly/49Qrfof

27/02/2026

I found this website message, guidelines and principles very compelling.

If we all stood back to ask "is what I am creating accessible to all abilities?", what difference could we make?

This page covers why accessibility matters, web guidelines and describes the four main pillars of accessibility. A worthy read indeed!

https://bit.ly/4bDmqQw