Episode 6: Accessibility and Cyber Security with Lisa Vincent

Join us for an insightful conversation with Lisa Vincent, the CEO and Founder of HowToo, an award-winning digital training platform that champions accessibility and inclusive learning. With over 20 years of experience, Lisa shares her journey from viewing accessibility as an afterthought to becoming a leading advocate for inclusive design.

In this episode, we explore the critical importance of accessibility in education and cyber security training. Lisa delves into how universal design benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities, and emphasises the need for organisations to prioritise accessibility from the beginning. Learn how tools like HowToo are making it easier for educators to create accessible, engaging, and effective content, ensuring that all learners, regardless of their abilities, can participate fully.

Listeners will gain valuable insights into the role of adaptive learning, the broader benefits of accessible design, and the power of empathy in creating truly inclusive learning experiences. This episode also highlights the collaboration between HowToo and Phriendly Phishing to make cyber security training accessible to all, reinforcing the importance of partnerships in driving positive change in education.

Key Takeaways:

The conversation provides valuable insights into the importance of accessibility, universal design, and inclusivity in education, particularly in the context of cyber security training. It highlights the need for organisations to prioritise accessibility from the outset and invest in tools and partnerships that support the creation of inclusive learning experiences.

1. Universal design for learning involves creating educational content that is accessible and inclusive for all learners, including those with disabilities, from the outset rather than as an afterthought.

2. Accessible design benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities, by providing multiple ways to engage with and understand the content.

3. Accessible cyber security training is crucial for strengthening an organisation's "human firewall" by ensuring that all employees, regardless of their abilities, can access and understand the necessary information to protect the organisation.

4. Authoring tools like HowToo, which incorporate accessibility features and adhere to WCAG standards, can help educators create accessible content more easily and efficiently.

5. Adaptive learning, which tailors content to the learner's existing knowledge and needs, can enhance the effectiveness and engagement of training by avoiding redundancy and focusing on areas where the learner needs the most support.

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