Web Accessibility Training for Educators
Faculty Web Accessibility Training
One major thing that is needed at higher education institutions is web accessibility training for online courses. People with disabilities make up the world’s largest minority. These people face physical challenges in using internet technologies and therefore, end up using those technologies less.
Everybody, including people with disabilities, has the right to the same, quality course material.
Schools have departments specializing in disability services that are designed to help students who have disabilities get appropriate accommodations in regards to their education experience.
Often, teachers do not know how they can adjust their teaching to meet the needs of those students that have a disability. Also, many students encounter negative attitudes from their teachers when asking for accommodations, which affects their motivation to finish out their education and graduate.
Before government legislation, there were no standards regarding accessibility with technology. Even after laws have been enacted by the federal government, people still face difficulty with technology, especially when it comes to web accessibility.
Inclusive Web Design
Universities need to spend time and money on training how to implement the different kinds of accommodations that are commonly necessary for students [...]