Building a Culture of Inclusion and Care: From Digital Accessibility to Organizational Change
Available On Demand (October 25, 2025–October 23, 2026)
Price:
ASA Member Rate: $35*
Non-member Rate: $45*
Certificates & Credits:
Continuing Education credits are not available for this course. We will offer a Certificate of Attendance.
A yearly ASA membership is $275 for individuals and $100 for retired professionals & students. ASA also offers Organizational Membership. Learn more about membership here.
*This course is non-refundable.
Description:
This course invites nonprofit and aging services professionals to rethink digital accessibility, not as a checklist, but as a reflection of values. The presentation explores how accessibility intersects with organizational culture, leadership and justice—and offers clear, actionable strategies for integrating accessibility into everyday workflows, budgets and team roles.
Key Takeaways:
- Understand digital accessibility as a form of inclusion, not just compliance
- Learn how aging and disability inform design and engagement practices
- Explore how leadership and culture shape access outcomes
- Discover small, meaningful shifts that build long-term accessibility capacity
Learning Objectives:
- Identify common barriers that make websites and online content inaccessible to older adults and people with disabilities.
- Apply practical strategies to improve digital accessibility in your organization’s online spaces.
- Understand how accessibility intersects with leadership, organizational culture, and social justice. .
On Aging Institute Faculty:
Betsy Dorsett (she/they) is a nonprofit communications consultant and digital accessibility educator and advocate. A DHS Certified Trusted Tester, Betsy has experience supporting organizations focused on disability and aging. She leads accessibility workshops and consults on inclusive digital strategy, and organizes digital accessibility and inclusive design meetups in Western North Carolina.
Who should attend this session:
- Nonprofit professionals working with older adults or people with disabilities
- Aging services providers and administrators
- Communications and digital content managers
- Organizational leaders and decision-makers committed to advancing equity and inclusion
Accessibility:
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- An American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter will be provided for this course.
- A full transcript will be available after the live event.
- ASA will share a handout of key takeaways and other materials related to this course after the live event.
- Please reach out to institute@asaging.org to share how ASA can support your accessibility needs.
