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Item Open Access Aging in Digital Worlds: What Is the Experience of Seniors Using Accessible Government Websites?(2016-09-20) Anderson, Kenneth Howard; Owston, Ronald D.Previous research has shown that seniors often face barriers to internet website accessibility due to age-related physical disabilities and memory loss issues. Web content accessibility guidelines (W3C WCAG 2.0, 2008) have been employed by government legislation to assist in making websites accessible to people with disabilities, including seniors suffering from age-related ability changes. This study examined how usable seniors found these technically accessible websites, adopting a mixed methods approach to gather data on the user experience of seniors while accessing technically accessible websites. The study provided evidence as to whether technical accessibility standards met the needs of seniors while accessing government services on the internet, while documenting the reported experiences of seniors using those websites.Item Open Access Faculty Development Practices Supporting Students with Disabilities: Monologues From A University Case Study(2017-07-27) Zatzman, Samahra Ariele; Shanahan, Theresa G.This qualitative, arts-based research [ABR] opens dialogue and contributes to the limited literature on Canadian faculty development practices supporting students with disabilities. The project explores best practices and challenges by focusing on Torontos York University. The methodological design takes a hybrid form, braiding case study with ABR monologues. Data sources include faculty development materials, reflective memos/journals, and thirteen qualitative interviews (January-March 2016). Seven interviews were conducted with university leaders who have expertise in faculty development and disability practices; six interviewees were university educators (tenure/tenure track) at different career stages. Findings include a unique pan-university environmental scan of faculty development offerings around disability. Key challenges for faculty development are highlighted, as well as the perspectives and lived experiences of faculty. Five initial recommendations are offered to move forward the discussion on faculty development and disability at York University specifically, and for Post-Secondary Education, broadly.