Finding Space
Finding Space
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A podcast where UC Berkeley students, educators, and staff from the disability community tell their stories and call the campus community in on acts of advocacy and disability justice.
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The podcast centers on themes of disability justice, advocacy, and inclusive practices in higher education, featuring episodes like one with Carmen Varela discussing the importance of the UC Berkeley Disabled Students' Program and how faculty can better support students needing accommodations.
A podcast where UC Berkeley students, educators, and staff from the disability community tell their stories and call the campus community in on acts of advocacy and disability justice.
Share your feedback: [email protected]
In this episode, we focus on what the updated Title II of the ADA means for higher education—and, more importantly, how faculty can get started without feeling overwhelmed.
We’re joined by Anne Marie Richard, Assistant Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and Chief Academic Technology Officer, for a grounded and practical conversation about the federal updates to Title II that go into effect in April 2026.
Together, we walk through five concrete actions instructors can take now to begin aligning their courses with the new requirements—while honoring the real constraints, pressures, and care faculty and staff are already carrying. This conversation centers access and inclusion not as extra work, but as work deeply connected to our shared values and commitments.
This episode reminds us: you’re not expected to do this alone. We highlight resources available to support instructors and share how to connect with our team for consultations and next steps.
In this episode, we explore:
What’s changing under the updated Title II requirements
Five actionable ways faculty can begin now
Why accessibility work is values-aligned, not just compliance-driven
How institutions can support instructors through this transition
Resources:
Ally Course Accessibility Report in bCourses (tutorial video)
SensusAccess (primarily alt media conversions)
Accessible PDF Files (including STEM documents, LaTex, & handwritten notes)
Review transcripts on our show webpage.
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Finding Space is brought to you by Research Teaching, & Learning (RTL) in UC Berkeley's Division of Undergraduate Education.
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