Assistive Technology
Overview of Ensuring Access to Information in Postsecondary Classroom
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| Type | How to Ensure Access |
|---|---|
| Lecture | record or videotape lectures, post notes, work with students/interpreters to maximize use of assistive devices and language interpretation |
| Discussion/group work | pace discussion to allow time for full participation, pass assistive devices to all speakers, combine in-person with online discussion |
| Power Points | provide hard copies and electronic versions (in text), minimize use to key points, post online, read all material on PP out-loud |
| Video/Audio | use closed captioned/video described videos, provide transcript of audio recordings |
| Textbooks | ensure audio recordings or online versions of textbooks are available |
| Notes | post notes online, assign students in class to take notes for use by entire class |
| Syllabus | post syllabus online, make syllabus available well in advance of start of course |
| Web Sites | follow guidelines for web design set forth by WC3 and Section 508 of Rehabilitation Act |
| Distance education | ensure distance education tools comply with web accessibility guidelines |
| Assignments | post online, allow for use of computers and other assistive devices in completion of assignments, allow for flexible deadlines |
| Exams | plan well in advance to allow for transcription into Braille, text, recordings or electronic versions |
