Amanda Lannan, Ph.D.

🦮 Dog lover and STEM researcher with a passion for education and a weakness for wine and cheesecake. Family always comes first. 🍷🍰

[IAAP @IAAPOrg]

New Partnership Launches THE ACCESSIBILITY LAB to Advance Inclusive Hospitality Innovation

The Accessibility Lab is a first-of-its-kind real-world testing environment for accessibility solutions in the hospitality industry.

More: https://t.co/qrWLOFUuM9

#AccessibilityLab #IAAP

[FLITE Center @KUFLITECenter]

At FLITE, we’re committed to fostering inclusion and innovation in education. This #DisabilityAwarenessMonth, we celebrate advocating for equitable learning environments for all students. Let’s work together to create a future where education empowers everyone!

[IAAP @IAAPOrg]

The Washington Post Live recently highlighted the pressing issues facing America's 7 million students with disabilities, exacerbated by teacher shortages and the pandemic's lingering effects.

For more: https://t.co/AX6N0KoWHz

#DisabilityRights #InclusiveEducation

[XR Access @XRAccess]

The Scene Weaving recording is now available: https://t.co/ZLvOOKUspR

@Microsoft researchers use Scene Weaving as an interactional metaphor that allows users to choose how and when they perceive 3D environments and the people in it. Enjoy!

#XR #VR #AR #MR #accessibility #a11y

[WebAIM @webaim]

It's been a very long time coming, but the ADA now officially defines technical standards for web and mobile content - https://t.co/XyftrYlGJ5

The scope is currently public entities with enforcement starting in June 2026.

[David Woodbridge @dwoodbridge]

New AI-Based Honda Scenic Audio App will Help Make the Joy of the Journey Accessible to the Blind and Visually Impaired - https://t.co/mZ6wBDbyKr

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

Project INSPIRE: Increasing the STEM Potential of Individuals Who Read Braille Through Self-Paced Free Courses for Professionals https://t.co/Iqtyhkc1pB via @perkinsvision

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

I think of emojis as digital haptics. 🤟 ❤️💌 #WildlyPAWSsible #O’Neill24 #AccessLearningLab #ALL24

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

Each of us makes a difference in accessibility. You either make the world more accessible or you make it inaccessible. What role do you play?

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

This is for those who operate on misguided perceptions and lack an understanding of what it means to be disabled.

[Lee Ann Jung, PhD @leeannjung]

👥 Tier 3 intervention is NOT #specialeducation. Tier 3 only means intensive support. Not all who need intensive support have an #IEP. Not all with an IEP need intensive support. #LeadInclusion #EdLeaders #Teachers #UDL #TeacherTwitter

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

Many businesses are convinced that overlays are the solution to making websites accessible. Here’s a hint. The organizations who are committed to providing equitable access have skilled and knowledgeable an accessibility experts on their development teams.

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

In many cases, overlays actually create more accessibility challenges for individuals who use screen readers. Best advice, simply, don’t use them!

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

Everyone is responsible for creating accessible content. This post provides an excellent resource for ensuring everyone understands their roles.

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

Teaching students through rote memorization of facts and procedures is aballistic, and only teaches them to be human calculators rather than understanding how to apply mathematical concepts to every day life. #WildlyPAWSsible #WeAreUK #UKYVIP

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

Learning Braille empowers blind and visually impaired people with literacy skills not available through other mediums.

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

Post secondary institutions, I’m looking at you.👩🏻‍🦯🧑🏼‍🦽🧏🏾‍♂️ #WeAreUK #UKIP #WildlyPAWSsible

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

@A11yAwareness I I am going to give students extra credit for reading and implementing your tweets!

[Amanda Lannan, Ph.D. @MandiLannan]

PSA the best content is created with Accessibility Awareness from the beginning. Follow @A11yAwareness to stay informed. #A11Y #Accessibility #WildlyPAWSsible #UKTVI #kYVIP