I'm getting ready to co-host a 'Water Cooler Chat' today on student assessment during this crisis semester. I've requested that it be captioned, and it will not be - therefore I'm writing up my notes and resources to share below ahead of the start time (4pm EST today).

I asked if it could be captioned when archived, but they refuse to archive it to help ensure the conversation is welcoming and that people share openly. I do not agree with these choices given that synchronous meetings and inaccessibility are both barriers to inclusion

Why I am sharing this? Please make different choices when you organize and host events. (I tried to get my own captioner but in an accommodation framework instead of access framework, I can't without a named person 'in need' of captioning)

If I had known it wouldn't be possible to ensure access in real time or after, I don't think I would have said yes. Although I do think the topic is critical (so many @Jessifer links to share for student-centered assessment!)

Conversations about inclusive approaches for students cannot be exclusive of the diversity of faculty. Whenever organizations refuse to consider access, they make clear they don't even imagine disabled professionals and faculty in their ranks.

here are my notes so far - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JT1JojMzCOg-hq9CcS6lWtb-_KKzEQ2q1AYcrc4C0H8/edit