Webinar
16 April 2025, 10:00-11:00 CEST

No Barriers, Just Knowledge

Rethinking Exam Accessibility

What if the only thing standing between a candidate and their future was an exam they couldn’t access?

 

For too many, that’s the reality. Not because they don’t know the material—but because the system never gave them a fair shot. A platform that fails with screen readers. A question that assumes everyone uses a mouse. A process that treats accommodations like special favours instead of basic rights. Accessibility decides who gets in—and who gets left out. 

 

With the EU Accessibility Act right around the corner, accessibility is a hot topic. Join us for a free webinar where experts from the University of Pretoria and Cirrus Assessment will share practical ways to make assessments accessible for all.

 

You’ll also see the exam experience directly from a student’s viewpoint, highlighting exactly where barriers arise – and how to remove them.

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Meet the Experts

Jeroen Habets
CPTO a.i., Cirrus Assessment
Cirrus Assessment
With over 30 years in web and ed-tech, Jeroen has been an advocate for accessibility since 1994—long before it was mainstream. As project manager for UP’s Cirrus implementation in 2021, he took a hands-on approach, ensuring accessibility wasn’t just a checklist but a lived experience.
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Juan Erwee
Manager Access, Disability & Inclusion Services (ADIS), University of Pretoria
With more than 20 years of experience in accessibility—first as a student, now as a leader—Juan is dedicated to breaking down digital barriers in education. A daily user of assistive technologies himself, he brings firsthand insight into what truly makes an assessment accessible.
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Gaby Pretorius
Senior Instructional Designer
University of Pretoria
Gaby played a key role in implementing Cirrus Assessment at UP in 2021 and continues to support lecturers in making exams inclusive and accessible. She works closely with students who require accommodations to ensure their needs are met with dignity and care.
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Programme (CEST)

10:00

Welcome and introduction 

Cristina Gilbert

10:05

Why Accessibility Matters in Testing  

Jeroen Habets

10:10

The Test-Taker Experience: What’s it Like? 

UP Student

10:20

How to Level the Playing Field: Best Practices from UP

Juan Erwee & Gaby Pretorius

10:40

Accessibility: Getting you started

Jeroen Habets

10:50

Q&A & Closing Remarks

What You’ll Learn

  • What is accessibility, and how it can be life-changing, ensuring exams are fair and inclusive.
  • A real-world perspective: See what it’s like to take an exam with a disability.
  • Best practices in assessment design: How small changes make a big difference.
  • Getting you started: Practical tips and tricks from our experts.
  • Live Q&A: Get expert insights on your most pressing accessibility challenges.

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