Create Presentations that are Accessible during Delivery

Creating accessible presentations is crucial in ensuring an inclusive learning environment for all participants. It's not just about preparing slides, but also about delivering the presentation in a way that accommodates everyone.

This newsletter's trainer tip covers reminders and resources for developing and delivering an accessible presentation.

Do you have a question about this tip or another training scenario? Send us a message!

EPLI Essential Foundations Bootcamp

Congratulations to the new EPLI Trainers of START Content! Your commitment and dedication play a vital role in expanding the capacity of regional and local districts to support students with autism in the Least Restrictive Environment (LRE). The work of START is only possible because of passionate educators like you. We are truly grateful for your leadership and ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for students across Michigan.

Additionally, thank you to our Current EPLI Trainers who joined us for the Bootcamp. Your insights and feedback were invaluable to the new applicants. We hope you also found the Bootcamp enriching and left with fresh ideas and tools to support your work!

Reminder: Individual EPLI Trainer Report End of Year Deadline

The end of year deadline for the Individual EPLI Trainer Report is June 27, 2025. Trainers are required to report all trainings they conducted using START content/materials. If you haven't already submitted your data, please do so this month!

Please note: if you became a Trainer in 2024-2025, you do not need to submit the form until 2025-2026.

Accessibility and START Standards

START has tools to assist all those who create or disseminate materials or messages in print or electronically that represent START's brand or image. You can find information on accessibility and START's standards here.

We invite trainers to explore this page to review accessibility guidelines and START formatting standards. START common PowerPoint slides and icons/images are also now available on this page for use in presentations.

Reminder: EPLI Resource Center

The EPLI Resource Center is shared directly with Current Trainers to make it more accessible. To ensure that you have viewing access to the files and folders, please visit the EPLI Resource Center. If you do not have viewing access, please reach out to Kellie Fitzgerald for assistance.

→ Tip: You can access the EPLI Resource Center through the Current Trainers page on the START website under "relevant links."

Disclaimer:
The EPLI Resource Center is only intended to be accessed by Current EPLI Trainers of START Content.

START presents the resources in the EPLI Resource Center for informational purposes only; no endorsement or recommendation is expressed or implied. Any use of these materials must be premised on the user’s professional judgment as to the appropriateness for their district, community, and student(s), and be undertaken per all applicable district policy.

Contact Information Update

Help us keep our contact list up to date! If you have had a name change, changed RCN or districts in the past two years, and/or have a new email address, please submit this form to share your updated contact information. 

The Statewide Autism Resources and Training (START) Project is funded by the Michigan Department of Education, Office of Special Education to provide training and technical assistance to educators in Michigan that serve students with ASD.

START Project | autismed@gvsu.edu | (616) 331-6480