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Quality Benchmarks for Barrier-Free Access to Distance Learning

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Quality Benchmarks for Barrier-Free Access to Distance Learning

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    1. Quality Benchmarks for Barrier-Free Access to Distance Learning

    2. DO-IT Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking and Technology www.washington. edu/doit Dr. Sheryl Burgstahler University of Washington

    3. Distance Learning On-site Instruction Internet-based Communication Web Pages Printed Materials Video Presentations Telephone Conferences

    4. Distance Learning Access Challenges Blindness Other Visual Impairments Specific Learning Disabilities Mobility Impairments Hearing Impairments Speech Impairments Seizure Disorders

    5. Accommodations * Universal Design

    6. Problem Solution access to computers access to electronic resources assistive technology (AT) universal design

    7. Section 504 ADA DoJ Ruling Section 508

    8. Web Access “Standards” WAI of W3C ww.w3.org/WAI Section 508 www.access-board.gov/ sec508/508standards.htm

    9. Benefits to People without Disabilities Temporary/situational limitations Noisy environment Noiseless environment English as second language Hands-free computing Monochrome monitor Older technology Different learning styles

    10. DO-IT Prof/Admin U.S. Dept of Education grants To improve postsecondary and career outcomes for people with disabilities The Faculty Room The Conference Room The Board Room The Student Lounge Distance Learning Systemic Change Indicators

    11. DL Systemic Change Indicators The distance learning home page is accessible to individuals with disabilities (e.g., it adheres to Section 508, World Wide Web Consortium or institutional accessible-design guidelines/standards). Example: University of Wisconsin http://www.wisc.edu/wiscinfo/outreach/

    12. DL Systemic Change Indicators A statement about the distance learning program's commitment to accessible design for all potential students, including those with disabilities, is included prominently in appropriate publications and websites along with contact information for reporting inaccessible design features. Example: Mt. San Antonio College http://vclass.mtsac.edu/

    13. DL Systemic Change Indicators A statement about how distance learning students with disabilities can request accommodations is included in appropriate publications and web pages. Example: Auburn University http://www.auburn.edu/distance_learning/auonline/auol_accessibility.html

    14. DL Systemic Change Indicators A statement about how people can obtain alternate formats of printed materials is included in publications.

    15. DL Systemic Change Indicators The online and other course materials of distance learning courses are accessible to individuals with disabilities.

    16. DL Systemic Change Indicators Publications and web pages for distance learning course designers include: a) a statement of the program's commitment to accessibility, b) guidelines/standards regarding accessibility, and c) resources. Example: Kansas State University http://www.ksu.edu/tools/access/index.html

    17. DL Systemic Change Indicators Accessibility issues are covered in regular course designer training.

    18. DL Systemic Change Indicators Publications and Web pages for distance learning instructors include: a) a statement of the distance learning program's commitment to access-ibility, b) guidelines/ standards regarding accessibility, and c) resources.

    19. DL Systemic Change Indicators Accessibility issues are covered in training sessions for instructors.

    20. DL Systemic Change Indicators A system is in place to monitor the accessibility of courses and, based on this evaluation, the program takes actions to improve the accessibility of specific courses as well as update information and training given to potential students, students, course designers and instructors.

    21. AccessDL www.washington.edu/doit/ Resources/accessdl.html Discussion Lists Resources: Overview Publications, Videos Training Resource Centers Promising Practices Course Management Software Web Editors Research

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