How to Make Your Course Accessible to Students with Disabilities
The following videos and publications will guide you in making online learning opportunities fully accessible to and inclusive of students with disabilities.
Quick Tips
Begin accessible and inclusive practices immediately byÌýfollowing the guidance in ourÌý20 Tips For Teaching an Accessible Online Course materials. UseÌýa checklist, watchÌýa video,Ìýand/or complete aÌýtutorialÌýto begin making an online course accessible, usable, and inclusive.
Accessible Technology
Although you do not need in-depth knowledgeÌýabout assistive technologies in order to design anÌýaccessible course,Ìýconsult theÌýAccessible TechnologyÌýwebpage if you would like to learn about assistiveÌýtechnologiesÌýstudents in your class might be using.
Assistive Technology
Although you do not need in-depth knowledgeÌýabout assistive technologies in order to design anÌýaccessible course,Ìýconsult theÌýAssistive Technology webpage if you would like to learn about assistiveÌýtechnologiesÌýstudents in your class might be using.
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
Consult the documentation regarding accessibility of your LMS provider. Below are some resources that may pertain to your educational platform:
Accessible Design of Specific Aspects of your Course
Consult theÌýfollowing resources for specific guidance.
More Guidance
For more informationÌýabout how to design an accessible online course, consultÌýThe Center on Accessible Distance Learning (AccessDL),Ìýwhich has been funded by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Science Foundation toÌýshare guidance and engage stakeholders around making distance learning (otherwise called online learning and e-learning) accessible to students and instructors with disabilities.Ìý
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