This time of year, we often hear from clients, especially those in higher education heading into summer break or organizations experiencing a seasonal lull in planning, that they have projects they hoped to launch but haven’t quite gotten off the ground. Some are re-evaluating priorities and wondering if their team has the capacity this time of year. Others are attending conferences to gather inspiration and see what new approaches are out there. (Maybe we’ll see you at a conference!)
A phrase we’ve heard more than once is, “We’re not quite ready to get started.” But here’s what we’ve found. When we make ourselves available just to explore, with no pressure and no pitch, clients often realize they’re more ready than they think. Maybe they already have content that can be shaped into something useful. Perhaps the goals are clear, but the roadmap is fuzzy.
That’s when we can really help, not by taking over but by helping you see what’s possible with what you already have. Sometimes, just talking through it brings the clarity and momentum needed to move forward.
If you’ve got a learning initiative that is still sitting on your whiteboard, maybe now is the right time to take a second look. We’re here to help! Sometimes, a simple conversation is all it takes.
Blog: Building Learning Experiences Without Barriers
Ensuring Online Training is Accessible to All Learners
Digital content has become the backbone of workforce upskilling, professional development, compliance education, and student learning. However, as we design for convenience and scale, we cannot forget the critical responsibility of ensuring everyone can access the content we create. Accessibility not only helps learners process your message, but it also extends your reach and impact.
Over one billion people globally live with some form of disability, and that number is growing each year as the global population ages (World Health Organization, 2025). Accessibility ensures these learners are not excluded because of how content is presented, interacted with, or navigated. Accessible digital content benefits everyone else, too! This is known as the curb-cut principle.
Curb cuts, initially designed for wheelchair users, have proven beneficial to many people, including parents with strollers, travelers with luggage, workers with carts, and cyclists. Similarly, digital accessibility features like captions, clear layouts, and keyboard navigation improve usability for everyone.
eLearningDOC: Driving Innovation in Training Education
Our Team Is On the Road This Summer, Sharing What’s Next in eLearning!
This summer, our team is participating in conferences and speaking engagements to share what we’re learning and doing in the eLearning space. Now, in our fourth year, we are grateful to be part of important conversations that are shaping how organizations approach education and professional development.
This month, we are highlighting Natalie Hart, our Instructional Design Project Lead. In July, Natalie will speak at the Ohio Society for Association Professionals (OSAP) conference about how artificial intelligence can support association-based learning programs. She will offer practical ideas for using AI tools to enhance online learning, even when resources are limited, and provide a roadmap for combining AI with human expertise to support skill-building and growth.
Natalie explains her approach to instructional design for eLearningDOC as a blend of her work experience in higher education and theatre scenic design with theories of learning that focus on context, motivation, and collaboration.
Natalie Hart
Instructional Design
Project Lead
Natalie Hart joined eLearningDOC last year as an Instructional Design Project Lead. She is an experienced educator with four years at the secondary level and fifteen years in higher education. Her academic tenure includes as a former Elon University professor and curriculum leader, where she specialized in culturally responsive teaching and Universal Design for Learning.
There's still time to register for this webinar!
Thursday, May 15 - Noon to 12:45 PM (ET)
Inclusive by Design: Ensuring Accessible & Equitable Online Training
Understanding what each generation of learners values in online training and development can help you turn required accessibility standards into a real advantage for your organization!
Accessible courses tend to be better organized, clearer, and more user-friendly for all learners and ensure individuals with disabilities, including those with visual, auditory, cognitive, or motor impairments, can fully engage with course materials, navigate platforms, and participate in activities without barriers. All leading to higher engagement and significantly improved learning outcomes!
Have a question? We're here to help you navigate your eLearning needs!
