• Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
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  • Higher Ed

Accommodating Student Disabilities Course Collection

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This course collection will educate employees on the history of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and strategies for effectively teaching students with disabilities.
  • Implemented by 35 institutions
  • Completed by 3,275 learners
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Accommodating Students With Disabilities

Designed primarily for higher ed faculty, this course addresses several issues related to students with disabilities, including how accommodations change for students when transitioning between K-12 and higher ed, types of disabilities, and common accommodations.

Audience

Faculty & Staff

Course Length

15 minutes

Languages

English

This course will help learners understand:

  • How disability accommodations differ for students between K-12 and higher ed
  • Common types of disabilities and how they affect students
  • Common accommodations for different types of disabilities
  • The professor’s role in the accommodation process
  • The Disabilities Services Office’s role in initiating and facilitating student accommodations at your institution
  • How accommodations for students with disabilities may benefit able-bodied students

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Creating Accessible Digital Materials

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Institutions increasingly face legal challenges related to inaccessible websites and instructional materials. This course will help your faculty and staff level the playing field and give all their students a chance to succeed. From design principles to assistive technologies, this course examines best practices for overcoming barriers and providing a better learning experience for everyone.

Audience

Faculty & Staff

Course Length

30 minutes

Languages

English

This course will help learners understand:

  • Best practices on making digital content accessible
  • The laws surrounding access for people with disabilities
  • Barriers to accessibility and how to overcome them
  • Their responsibility in ensuring accessibility on your campus

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