The online environment has the potential to be a more accessible infrastructure for learning than face-to-face classes for all students, including those with disabilities. However, when online environments are technologically "inaccessible," they can inadvertently create additional barriers for students with disabilities, making learning more difficult or even impossible.

Join us online to discuss the current and proposed legislation that supports the needs of all students, particularly those with visual, auditory, cognitive, and motor disabilities in online environments. We'll share best practices, consequences of lack of accessibility, technology availability, suggestions for creating an accessible website, and the benefits and challenges of moving toward a more universally accessible online environment.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

You may choose to register for one or both sessions in this webcast series depending on your level of understanding and comfort with Web accessibility. In Session 1, information technologists, Web content administrators, online course developers, disability services staff, and other administrators will learn about common Web accessibility guidelines and legislation so they can better serve people with disabilities and avoid accessibility-related lawsuits. In Session 2, these campus professionals will learn how to increase Web accessibility.

HOW WE'RE MAKING THESE WEBCASTS ACCESSIBLE

To model the principles and practices we'll discuss in the webcast series, we're striving to make the webcasts as accessible as possible.

We will offer captioning and transcript services at no additional charge, and we will distribute all materials in a format compatible with screen readers.

If you need special accommodations or assistance in order to participate in this webcast series, please contact Bridget Dattilo at bridget@academicimpressions.com to make the appropriate arrangements.