1. TROY University Rebecca Ingram, Ph.D. TROY University Rebecca Ingram, Ph.D. College of Education

2. Course Accessibility Issues: Universal Design

4. Legal Mandate Americans with Disabilities Act Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act (federal programs)

5. Universal Design What is Universal Design? What are the origins of Universal Design? What are some examples of Universal Design?

6. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) What is UDL? Why do we need UDL?

7. Key Ideas Recognition Networks Strategic Networks Affective Networks

8. Guidelines Multiple Means of Representation Multiple Means of Expression Multiple Means of Engagement

10. Access Issues Actual Experience Examples

11. Correct usage of fonts and color in your text: Use sans-serif fonts rather than serif fonts, as they are easier to read on the computer. Use black text on a white background. Make sure there is high-contrast between the background color and the font color. Make sure the text is easy to read by avoiding bright colors in your background color. onlyUse only one font … Use only one font!!! Be mindful of too many CAPS, italics or bold text. Do Not Use underlining for emphasis, as this could be mistaken for a link. Designing your eCourse to Embrace Accessibility

12. Correct hyperlink language for screen readers In your links, Do Not Use hyperlinks that read Click Here. Graphics All graphics should have alternative text (alt tags) for screen reader ease. Label your alt tags to describe and match the graphic image. Limitations on animations Do Not Use animated or blinking images or text or graphics, as they can cause seizures for some folks. Video captioning and scripts Provide close-captioning and/or audio description or transcripts for all video.

13. Designing your eCourse to Embrace Accessibility Free Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools http://www.w3.org/WAI/RC/tools/completehttp://www.w3.org/WAI/RC/tools/complete (100+ sites) http://wave.webaim.org/ http://www.cynthiasays.com/ http://www.vischeck.com/vischeck/ http://www.vischeck.com/vischeck/ Vischeck is a way of showing you what things look like to someone who is color blind.

14. Design Considerations Start Early Use Blackboard Tools Use Online Programs

15. How Do I Get Started? Be proactive Provide information in Promotional Publications Ensure media can be accessed Enforce Standards Establish Procedures Provide Information to Instructors, Design Staff Review Periodically

16. References/Resources Accessibility of online courses & section 508. (2009). Online@UCF. Retrieved from http://teach.ucf.edu/pedagogy /accessibility/http://teach.ucf.edu/pedagogy /accessibility/. Center for universal design. NC State University. Retrieved from http://design.ncsu.edu/cud/about_ud/about_ud.htmhttp://design.ncsu.edu/cud/about_ud/about_ud.htm. DO-IT: Disabilities, opportunities, internetworking and technology. (2012). University of Washington. Retrieved from http://www.washington.edu/doit/.http://www.washington.edu/doit/ Extend the amount of time a student has to take an assessment. (2011). Online@UCF. Retrieved from http://onlinesupport.cdl.ucf.edu/documentation/extend-the-amount-of-time-a-student-has-to-take- an-assessment/http://onlinesupport.cdl.ucf.edu/documentation/extend-the-amount-of-time-a-student-has-to-take- an-assessment/. Kolowich, S. (2011). Elaborating on online accessibility. Inside Higher Ed. Retrieved from http://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/05/27/education_department_elaborates_on_guideline s_against_discriminating_against_disabled_students_with_technology#ixzz1r0cxH6Aphttp://www.insidehighered.com/news/2011/05/27/education_department_elaborates_on_guideline s_against_discriminating_against_disabled_students_with_technology#ixzz1r0cxH6Ap. Preliminary review of web sites for accessibility. (2005). W3C Web Accessibility initiative. Retrieved from http://www.w3.org/WAI/eval/preliminary.htmlhttp://www.w3.org/WAI/eval/preliminary.html. Transforming education through universal design for learning. CAST. Retrieved from http://www.cast.org/http://www.cast.org/. Web accessibility evaluation tool. (2012). WAVE. Retrieved from http://wave.webaim.org/.http://wave.webaim.org/ Where can I find online resources for learning about accessible information technology? (2010). AccessIT. Retrieved from http://www.washington.edu/accessit/articles?1191.http://www.washington.edu/accessit/articles?1191

17. Resources (Continued) http://www.w3.org/WAI/Resources/ Web Accessibility Initiativehttp://www.w3.org/WAI/Resources/ http://www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/1194.22.htm Sec 508 Web-based Intranet and Internet Info and Applicationshttp://www.access-board.gov/sec508/guide/1194.22.htm http://www.cynthiasays.com/ Free Accessibility Checkhttp://www.cynthiasays.com/ https://go.dmacc.edu/ONLINE/Pages/adacompliance.aspx Suggested Guidelines for Online Courseshttps://go.dmacc.edu/ONLINE/Pages/adacompliance.aspx http://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Technology/web_admin.html Guidelines for Administratorshttp://www.washington.edu/doit/Brochures/Technology/web_admin.html http://www.lighthouse.org/accessibility/design/accessible-print-design/effective- color-contrast Designing for People with Sight and Color Deficiencieshttp://www.lighthouse.org/accessibility/design/accessible-print-design/effective- color-contrast http://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Learn/Resources/Accessibility.aspx Blackboard’s Commitment to Accessibilityhttp://www.blackboard.com/Platforms/Learn/Resources/Accessibility.aspx

18. Dr. Rebecca Ingram gnelson@troy.edu rvingram@troy.edu gnelson@troy.edu rvingram@troy.edu Gayle Nelson gnelson@troy.edu gnelson@troy.eduwww.troy.edu