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Maximizing Accessibility In Online Courses, Linda Huglin, Shannon Rist, Bob Casper
Maximizing Accessibility In Online Courses, Linda Huglin, Shannon Rist, Bob Casper
Linda Huglin
In their creation of online courses, instructional designers may inadvertently overlook the needs of learners with disabilities. However, creating accessible online courses isn’t merely a "nice to do" activity; it is required by federal law. Section 504 of the Vocational Rehabilitation Act of 1973, for example, specifically prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities by any federal agency receiving federal funds; this includes colleges and universities.