You Say You’re My A11y, But Then UX Me

This session unpacks the often-overlooked disconnect between accessibility and usability in higher ed. Just because content meets technical standards doesn’t mean it’s usable or inclusive. If students are lost, frustrated, or can’t engage meaningfully, we’ve missed the mark.

This webinar will explore what happens when accessibility stops at compliance, why usability must be part of the conversation, and how to design digital experiences that truly work for all learners. Through real examples, a dash of humor, and practical strategies, you’ll learn how to shift from accessible enough to actually inclusive. Because when UX (usability) fails, a11y (accessibility) falls with it.

Whether you’re building Canvas pages or choosing tools for engagement, you'll learn how to make accessibility a shared, intentional practice�"because usable is accessible, and everyone has a role to play.

Saša Stojić-Ito, is an Online Multimedia Specialist at Los Angeles Community College distict. Saša doesn’t just work in a11y (accessibility)�"she lives it. As an instructional designer and passionate a11y advocate, she treats inclusion as a practice, not a checkbox. At the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD), she helps faculty and staff get into accessibility shape�"one heading style, alt text, and "wait... that’s not a button?" moment at a time.

She believes accessibility isn’t just about compliance, it’s about care, clarity, and community. Whether through content design, district-wide training, or thoughtful use of semantic HTML, she works to turn values into action and explore how AI might help democratize accessibility, one inclusive course at a time.When she’s not weaving equity into online learning, you’ll find her experimenting with ways to bake Nutella into everything or 3D printing.