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Accessible Online Instruction for Students with Disabilities: Federal Imperatives and the Challenge of Compliance.

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Title: Accessible Online Instruction for Students with Disabilities: Federal Imperatives and the Challenge of Compliance.
Authors: BURKE, DEBRA D.1, CLAPPER, DAN1, MCRAE, DIANIA2
Source: Journal of Law & Education. Spring2016, Vol. 45 Issue 2, p135-180. 46p.
Subject Terms: *Education of students with disabilities, *Online education, *Computer assisted instruction, *Internet in education, *Methodology, Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (U.S.)
Abstract: The article examines the legislative mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. It mentions application ADA to the online learning environment of higher education for students with disabilities. Topics discussed include standards for accessibility in the virtual educational environment; ways in which courses can be designed for accessibility to disable students; and challenges faced by online students with disabilities.
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Abstract:The article examines the legislative mandates of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act. It mentions application ADA to the online learning environment of higher education for students with disabilities. Topics discussed include standards for accessibility in the virtual educational environment; ways in which courses can be designed for accessibility to disable students; and challenges faced by online students with disabilities.
ISSN:02756072