Coordinating Accessible & Engaging Virtual Events for CILs and SILCs: A Panel Discussion of Promising Practices (1.5 Hours)
About the training
We are all adapting to the virtual environment. So much of our work is done virtually now that we hardly have a choice. But, we must do everything possible to ensure that our virtual spaces are as accessible as possible. This panel discussion of promising practices from the IL-NET team including APRIL, ILRU, and NCIL that addresses making your virtual events accessible and engaging may be useful to your programs. We will share specific tips, features, and accommodations, along with a broader discussion of ideas and resources to consider for your meetings and events.
Target Audience
Executive directors, program managers, and staff members of Centers for Independent Living
What you will learn
- Describe effective strategies for ensuring all aspects of virtual events are fully accessible including registration, paywall, and event communications.
- Identify accessibility features offered by the Zoom platform.
- Describe ways to improve virtual engagement and combat virtual burnout.
View the training (01:31:33)
Note: To view the ASL interpreter and speaker, use the playback options in the bottom right-hand corner of the training video and select Gallery View.
- View the PowerPoint (pptx)
- View the IL-NET Webinar Checklist (docx)
- View the transcript (docx)
Note: Additional website resources follow that have been provided by Mary Willard, APRIL during the training:
Online Engagement Resources
- Online Bingo at https://myfreebingocards.com/virtual-bingo
- Kahoot at https://kahoot.com/schools-u/
- Online Karoke at https://useful.tools/karaoke
- Online Jeaoprdy at https://jeopardylabs.com/
- Interactive Presentations at https://www.mentimeter.com/
- Free lesson plans and online games relating to civics, a useful and fun tool to help consumers know their legal rights, how governement works, and how laws are created at https://www.icivics.org/
- Quizlet is a flashcard creator. There are also ways to gamify the flashcards with Match and Gravity. I usually use the match option and have consumers pick which options go together and it makes the learning more fun at https://quizlet.com/585106772/young-inspirationalists-flash-cards/
- Virtual Ice Breakers at https://blog.sli.do/virtual-icebreakers/
- Sharing sound in your video on Zoom at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WfOwLvjg9wQ
- Learning how to use your computer, software, etc that includes free classes targeted at seniors and good for any entry level user at https://www.getsetup.io/series