Three Easy Steps to Accessibility in Education Training
- Log in and complete the Accessibility in Education training
- Complete the Accessibility in Education multichoice exam
- Download your IIRSM Approved Certificate
On completion of each course, IIRSM (International Institute for Risk and Safety Management) approved certificates are issued automatically, which can be easily downloaded and saved.
Other examples of the free courses provided via the iCertifyU App
- Administering Medication Awareness (in schools)
- Health and Safety Awareness for Governors
- Protected Disclosures
- Managing Contractors
- Expectant and New Mothers at Work
Accessibility in Education Guidelines
Establish an accessibility committee: Form a committee with representatives from the school administration, teachers, staff, parents, and students with disabilities to oversee accessibility initiatives and address concerns.
Conduct accessibility audits: Regularly conduct comprehensive audits of school buildings, facilities, and programs to identify and eliminate physical, programmatic, and attitudinal barriers.
Develop an accessibility plan: Create a detailed plan outlining the school’s goals, strategies, and timelines for achieving accessibility compliance.
Provide accessible transportation: Ensure that all school-sponsored transportation vehicles are accessible to students with disabilities.
Ensure accessible entrances: Provide accessible entrances to all school buildings, including ramps, elevators, and automatic doors.
Widen doorways: Modify doorways to accommodate wheelchairs and assistive devices.
Install handrails: Install handrails on both sides of stairs and ramps to provide support for individuals with mobility impairments.
Provide accessible restrooms: Ensure that all restrooms have accessible stalls, grab bars, and mirrors at appropriate heights.
Modify classroom spaces: Create flexible classroom spaces that can accommodate students with different needs, including those who use wheelchairs or have visual impairments.
Provide accessible instructional materials: Ensure that all instructional materials, including textbooks, handouts, and multimedia content, are available in accessible formats, such as Braille, large print, or text-to-speech software.
Promote awareness and training: Provide training to teachers, staff, and students on disability issues, including etiquette, accommodations, and universal design principles.
Foster an inclusive environment: Encourage open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect among all members of the school community.
Development of the iCertifyU App
Erin Beck (Project Coordinator) and Oliver De Maria (Project Coordinator)
The App is free, developed by Oliver De Maria (Project Coordinator) and Erin Beck (Project Coordinator) whilst working with the iProtectU IT Developers. Both Oliver and Erin wanted to increase health, safety and wellbeing awareness in the workplace and made it their mission to develop a free, easy-to-use product, available to all.
Visit https://iprotectu.com/icertifyu/ for more information.