Accessibility Challenges and Strategies with Online Learning Programs

Wednesday, February 12, 2014 | 12:45PM–1:30PM | Oregon Ballroom Salon AB
Session Type: Professional Development
Institutions struggle to provide modern online learning programs while maintaining accessibility for all learners. Individuals with disabilities receive accommodations from disability services offices, but often with shortcomings in access and experience. Many of the technology tools we use are inaccessible, obstructing students' opportunities for success and placing our institutions at legal risk. Campuses want to address accessibility, but many don't know where to start. Meanwhile, vendors continue to innovate and roll out products with little or no regard for accessibility. In this interactive, action-driven discussion, participants will share knowledge, promising practices, and operational strategies and explore ideas focused on improving the state of accessibility in online learning.

OUTCOMES:
Gain an understanding of the risks associated with inaccessible online learning programs * Discover operational strategies and partnerships that support accessible online learning programs * Identify metrics for evaluating progress toward implementing strategies for accessible online learning programs

Presenters

  • Carol Gonzales

    Associate VP, Info. Sec & Compliance, CISO, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona

  • Cheryl Pruitt

    Director, Accessible Technology Initiative, California State University, Office of the Chancellor

  • Terrill Thompson

    Manager, IT Accessibility Team, University of Washington