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Universal Design of Information Technology in Postsecondary Education

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These resources are for ensuring that information technology is accessible to all postsecondary students.

Universal Design of Information Technology

Access to Technology in the Workplace: In Our Own Words

Employees with disabilities share how accessible technology benefits them in the workplace.
AccessIT

The National Center on Accessible Information Technology in Education
ALA: A Promising Practice in Ensuring the Accessibility of Technology
Bellingham Public Schools: A Promising Practice in Steps Toward Making IT Accessible in K-12 Schools
BizTech Accessibility Award: A Promising Practice in Promoting Information Technology Accessibility
Blue Ridge Community College: A Promising Practice in Using Student Feedback to Improve Access to Information Technology
Boston Public Schools Access Technology Center: A Promising Practice of Universal Design
Creating Accessible Documents

This video explains why and how to create electronic documents that are accessible to all users.
Does Section 508 apply to a state university or community college?
How can Office for Civil Rights resolutions help guide campuses in making information technology accessible?
How can our school or district go about developing an accessible information technology policy?
How can postsecondary technology-enhanced learning environments be made accessible?
How can principles of universal design be applied to technology-based math content?
Information Technology in Education Accessibility Checklist

A checklist to assist in making your educational environment more accessible to students and employees with disabilities.
Making Videos Accessible

Learn what to consider when creating a video that it is accessible to all viewers, from pre-production techniques to the provision of captioning and audio description.
Missouri State University: A Promising Practice in Building Accessibility into Mainstream IT Policies
Our Technology for Equal Access: Learning Disabilities

Students with learning disabilities talk about the assistive technology they use in educational settings.
Our Technology for Equal Access: Mobility Impairments

Students with mobility impairments talk about the assistive technology they use in educational settings.
Our Technology for Equal Access: Sensory Impairments

Students with sensory impairments talk about the assistive technology they use in educational settings.
Section 508 Standards for Electronic and Information Technology

United States Access Board - Section 508 standards for electronics and information technology.
South Carolina Department of Education: A Promising Practice in Developing an Educational Technology Plan
Teamwork: Making IT Accessible at the University of Washington and Statewide

This video highlights efforts at the University of Washington and other state schools regarding the procurement, development and use of accessible IT.
University of Minnesota: A Promising Practice in Developing an Accessible Information Technology Policy
Using a Screen Reader

Hadi Rangin is an expert user of screen reader software. In this video, he demonstrates the elements of a well designed web page and how they sound to someone who is blind. Issues discussed include ARIA landmarks, headings, and text content.
What are examples of accessible information and communication technology in education?
What are the main features of an accessible computer lab?
What can campus leaders do to ensure IT is accessible?
What is a Voluntary Product Accessibility Template?

Universal Design of Software

Creating Video and Multimedia Products That Are Accessible to People with Sensory Impairments

Guidelines and resources for designing accessible products.
Digital Frog International: A Promising Practice in Designing Accessible Educational Software
What are issues related to the design of accessible software?
What are legal issues associated with the design of accessible software?

Universal Design of Video and Multimedia

Can captions be generated automatically using speech recognition?
Captioning Lecture Capture Videos: A Promising Teaching Practice

Students and educators show how captioning videos in a lecture capture application helps everyone gain knowledge.
Captions: Improving Access to Postsecondary Education

Professors, students, and IT administrators share the benefits of using captions on videos in postsecondary courses.
Creating Video and Multimedia Products That Are Accessible to People with Sensory Impairments

Guidelines and resources for designing accessible products.
How do I make multimedia accessible?
Is there a way to add captions to a video that is already published?
What are some guidelines for creating attractive and functional open or closed captions?
What legal issues are associated with access to video products for students with sensory impairments?
Where can I find vendors who provide captioning services?

Universal Design of Distance Learning

20 Tips for Teaching an Accessible Online Course

Learn the basics for teaching a course online that can be accessed by all, including students with disabilities.
AccessDL

The Center on Accessible Distance Learning
Accessible Distance Learning

Summary of key issues with respect to accessible online learning.
Captions: Improving Access to Postsecondary Education

Professors, students, and IT administrators share the benefits of using captions on videos in postsecondary courses.
Distance education for people with visual impairments.
Equal Access: Universal Design of Cyberlearning Projects

A checklist for making Cyberlearning projects welcoming, accessible, and usable
Equal Access: Universal Design of Distance Learning Programs

A checklist to ensure access and promote the learning of all students.
How can students with disabilities arrange for accommodations in an online course?
Improving distance education for students with special needs: A qualitative study of students’ experiences with an online library research course
Michigan Virtual University: A Promising Practice in Developing Standards for Online Courses
Online Distance Education: 'Anytime, Anywhere' But Not for Everyone

Access challenges imposed by distance learning courses.
Online Education and Website Accessibility

A short video from the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights that explains the US legal requirements on this topic.
Online Learning Strategies for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities offer advice to peers on how to engage in online courses.
Real Connections: Making Distance Learning Accessible to Everyone

Guidelines for designing Internet-based distance learning courses to fully include all students.

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