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Elevating Course Accessibility: A Case Study

Background:

A prominent organizational consulting firm faced the challenge of making their legacy courses accessible. With a mix of courses dating back several decades and others acquired through business expansion, ensuring accessibility and modern branding posed a formidable task. Seeking a solution, the firm partnered with ansrAccess.

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Challenges and objectives:

In their pursuit of accessibility, the consulting firm initially engaged ansrAccess to bring their existing courses up to the latest accessibility standards and align them with their contemporary branding. As discussions progressed, the firm realized the potential to not only achieve accessibility but also optimize the user experience by shortening select courses with extensive seat time.

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Solution and execution:

ansrsource introduced a meticulous approach by creating a comprehensive defect log for each course. This log meticulously documented accessibility issues, the complexity of necessary remediation, and actionable recommendations for resolving each concern. ansrAccess’ proactive team not only addressed identified accessibility barriers but also introduced innovative enhancements to course interactives.

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Results and transformation:

The collaborative efforts yielded impressive outcomes. Courses were not only made accessible but also rebranded to reflect the firm’s evolving identity. The partnership extended beyond accessibility to encompass ongoing course development, with ansrAccess playing a pivotal role in ensuring accessibility was integral to the design phase. This expanded partnership streamlined quality control processes and fostered seamless collaboration.

Measurable impact:

By early August 2023, ansrAccess successfully transformed 15 courses, making them accessible and responsive. This endeavor translated into substantial efficiency gains, saving the firm over 3,500 employee hours that would otherwise have been expended on course updates. The newfound efficiency empowered the firm’s workforce to focus on innovation and future-focused initiatives, amplifying the company’s growth trajectory.

The collaboration between ansrAccess and the consulting firm underscores the potential of accessibility in driving positive change. Through a shared commitment to inclusivity and innovation, both partners contributed to a more accessible and equitable learning environment.