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Guide to Distance Learning for People with Disabilities
October 30, 2001
This guide was prepared by our NHU staff to assist individuals with disabilities investigate opportunities in higher education via distance learning classes. The guide will assist an individual in determining whether or not distance learning is a feasible option, will discuss accessibility issues concerning each mode of distance learning, will suggest ways in which an individual may obtain financial assistance for tuition, adaptive and computer technology and will discuss the laws relating to an individual's right to accessible distance education. It will further offer a list of "disability friendly" universities that offer distance learning programs.
Accessibility in Distance Education: A Resource for Faculty in Online Teaching
The Accessibility in Distance Education (ADE) web site, created by the University of Maryland University College, focuses on helping faculty develop accessible online learning materials for people with disabilities. It is divided into five major sections, targeting common accessibility questions. These questions include What does the word "accessibility" mean? (What is Accessibility?), What disability laws should I know about if I teach online? (Legal Issues), What do I need to consider if I have a student with a disability in my online course? (Understanding Disabilities), How do I make my Web site accessible to everyone, including students with disabilities? (How-To), and What does an accessible Web site look like? Does it have to be text based? (Best Practices).
Show Me the Money! Options for Paying for College
Heath Resource Center has developed this comprehensive web section concerning financial aid for students with disabilities, discussing grants, loans, work-study, and scholarships.
Distance Education: Access Guidelines for Students with Disabilities
High Tech Center Training Unit, in collaboration with the Distance Education Accessibility Workgroup, created this guide, which discusses legal requirements, basic requirements for providing access, access guidelines for specific modes of distance education, including print media, audio conferencing, video conferencing/video transmission (live), video transmission (pre recorded), and the world wide web. The guide also discusses instructional delivery, and instructional software, including laser video disc, CD-ROM, and DVD. The guide also features links to several related websites.
Missouri Association on Higher Education and Disability Guidebook
Missouri AHEAD has written this guidebook to help students with disabilities achieve access into postsecondary education institutions and find success once they are enrolled. It was also written to help postsecondary institutions establish connections with secondary schools in order to recruit qualified students with disabilities into programs. The guide should also be helpful to secondary special education teachers and parents of students with disabilities. More specifically, the guide offers information on legislation, transition, preparation for college, financial aid and available education resources.
Rights and Responsibilities of Students with Disabilities in College
Bellingham Technical College has authored Rights and Responsibilities of Students with Disabilities in College. This guide discusses legislation that protects disabled college students and also offers answers to many frequently asked questions regarding a student's rights under the laws. The guide also offers resources that the student can contact for further information about their rights and responsibilities.
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