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Issues in Accessing Distance Education Technologies for Individuals with Disabilities

Issues in Accessing Distance Education Technologies for Individuals with Disabilities

Title:Issues in Accessing Distance Education Technologies for Individuals with Disabilities (ID: CSD3311)
Author(s):Sheryl E. Burgstahler (University of Washington) and Norman Coombs (EASI - Equal Access to Software & Information)
Topics:Access for Persons with Disabilities, Adaptive and Assistive Technology, E-Learning, Information Access Management, Web Accessibility
Origin:Community Contributions (2004)
Type:Articles, Papers, and Reports
Abstract:Participants in the Technology Strand of the National Summit are asked to focus their thoughts and efforts on three key issues important in accessible distance education. This discussion paper will be used to frame workgroup topics and time allocations. The first issue is the potential to produce, procure, and use natively accessible hardware and software. The second issue moves beyond accessible technology to the promise and barriers of the design, layout and delivery of accessible content in distance education. The final issue for participant consideration is the importance of education and ongoing support of divergent stakeholder groups, including technical staff, instructors, and end-users with disabilities.
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