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View and Reflect

Site: MSL Learn
Course: Access and Usability: Universal Design and ADA
Book: View and Reflect
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Date: Monday, 2 February 2026, 1:43 AM

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Discussion Questions

  1. Why is it easier to design for accessibility from the start rather than retrofitting later?
    How does this principle apply to both physical spaces and digital services?

  2. What is the difference between ADA compliance and Universal Design?
    In what ways does Universal Design go beyond meeting minimum legal requirements?

  3. Which of the seven principles of Universal Design do you think would have the biggest impact in your library?
    Why did you choose that principle?

  4. What barriers might exist in your library—physical, digital, or policy-related—that prevent full accessibility?
    How could you address these barriers creatively?

  5. How can libraries balance historic building preservation with accessibility improvements?
    What strategies or compromises might work in your context?

  6. What steps can your library take to improve digital accessibility for patrons?
    How familiar are you with WCAG standards, and what resources would help you implement them?

Discussion questions generated from the webinar transcript using Microsoft Copilot.

Recording

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