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IDEA Exchange: Designing for Everyone: Accessibility and Equity in Public Health Education

July 23 All day

Accessible and equitable learning environments are essential to preparing the next generation of public health professionals. In this episode of the ASPPH IDEA Exchange Podcast, Leah Roman explores how accessibility can be intentionally integrated into public health education to reduce barriers, support diverse learners, and create more inclusive educational experiences across classrooms, curricula, and digital environments.

Through this conversation, listeners will gain insights into the role of accessible design in advancing educational equity and strengthening the public health workforce. Whether you’re a faculty member, instructional designer, student affairs professional, or academic leader, this episode offers practical perspectives on creating learning experiences that empower all students to succeed.

In This Episode, You’ll Explore

  • Why accessibility is a critical component of high-quality public health education.
  • How designing for all learners can improve engagement and educational outcomes.
  • Practical approaches to making courses, content, and technology more accessible.
  • Strategies for fostering equitable learning environments across public health programs.
  • How accessibility strengthens the future public health workforce by expanding opportunities for all learners.

HOST

Miranda Bosse, MPH, Director of IDEA Institute 

GUESTS

Leah Roman, MPH, MCHES, CPACC, Owner & Principal Consultant, Roman Consulting

Leah is the Owner and Principal Consultant at Roman Public Health Consulting, LLC, where she helps organizations design acessible e-learning experiences for public health, healthcare, and public safety workforces.

She has 20 years of experience providing online learning, training and technical assistance, health education, and project management across nonprofit, academic, and consulting settings.

Leah has a BA in Psychology (University of San Diego), a master of Public Health degree (Bosoton University), a certificate in E-learning Instructional Design (University of Washington), and the designation as a Master Certified Health Education Specialist (MCHES) and Certified Professional in Accessibility Core Competencies (CPACC).