Accessibility in Language Learning

The Accessibility in Language Learning SIG became a new forming SIG in February 2021. This SIG aims to create a community of language teachers to better understand learners with special needs to improve learners’ overall learning experiences with diverse learning needs.

Officers:

  • President: Ryota Moriya
  • Treasurer: Catherine Takasugi
  • Membership Chair: Natsuki Suzuki
  • Program Chair: Andrew Reimann
  • Publicity Chair: Joseph Kelley
  • Publication Chair: Tina Brown

  • Members-at-large: Annette Jardon, Hidayat Polim, Michael Y. Yap, Teresa Stockwell

Upcoming Events

  • Volume 6, Issue 1April 2026

    Inside this issue, youโ€™ll find:A Message from the SIG President celebrating ALL SIGโ€™s 6th anniversary and sharing plans for future events, collaborations, and member opportunities. ALL LIFT Scholarship News with exciting information about Year 3 and the upcoming expansion of the scholarship program. A Review of ALL at ETJ 2026, highlighting presentations, forum discussions, and accessibility-focused professional development…

  • Volumeย 5, Issue 3 December 2025

    Inside this issue, youโ€™ll find:Presidentโ€™s ReportHighlights from ALL SIGโ€™s fifth year, including events, collaborations, and the newest LIFT Scholarship recipients. 2025โ€“2026 LIFT ScholarsMeet four educators furthering their training in accessibility and inclusive education. Universal Design for Learning (UDL)An overview of how UDL removes learning barriers through flexible, student-centered design. Inclusive Classrooms from Day OnePractical strategies…

  • Volumeย 5, Issue 2 Octoberย 2025

    Information in this issue includes:Message from Our Publication Chair Jacob Schnickel. Post-course articles from James Taylor and Hidayat Polim, representing half of the first batch of recipients of the ALL LIFT Scholarship.  A report on the ALL SIG Forum at the 2025 PanSIG conference in Chiba. Announcement of the Online Elections for the 2026 ALL…

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