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Turning OCR Complaints into Opportunities: ADA Compliance with Stephanie Whitlock & Michelle DoPorto

From Mastering Social Media for Schools · Hosted by Andrea Gribble

2024-12-09·3016

Episode summary

In this episode of Mastering Social Media for Schools: Does the fear of receiving an OCR complaint in your district keep you up at night? This fear became a reality for today’s podcast guests in 2017, but they are proof that you can survive! They’ll share the first important steps they took when receiving their letter.

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Does the fear of receiving an OCR complaint in your district keep you up at night? This fear became a reality for today’s podcast guests in 2017, but they are proof that you can survive! They’ll share the first important steps they took when receiving their letter.You can take some simple, practical steps to enhance your ADA compliance. Gain insights into these and how to implement them in your district.Training is key, and you’ll hear how Birdville ISD tackled this ongoing effort for their 31 schools and over 90 social media accounts.Want one simple tip to help your efforts? Install a screen reader extension on your computer! You’ll be able to experience what others can understand based on how things are shared on your website. SPECIAL GUESTS Stephanie Whitlock Communications Specialist Birdville ISD, Texas Email: stephanie.whitlock@birdvilleschools.net Michelle DoPorto District Webmaster Birdville ISD, Texas Email: michelle.doporto@birdvilleschools.net Website: https://www.birdvilleschools.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BirdvilleISD Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/BirdvilleISD Twitter/X: https://x.com/BirdvilleISD USEFUL INFORMATION Order your copy of my book Social Media for Schools: Proven Storytelling Strategies & Ideas to Celebrate Your Students & Staff - While Keeping Your Sanity now!Interested in our membership program? Learn more here: https://socialschool4edu.com/ MORE RESOURCES Free Video Training: Learn the simple secrets behind social media for K12 schools! Sign up for our free e-newsletter - click here www.SocialSchool4EDU.com