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Online Course Design: 8 Tips for Teaching Students with Disabilities

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Kristen Przyborski

The National Center on Education Statistics estimates that up to 11% of students in higher education have a diagnosed disability. These disabilities may be physical such as visual or auditory impairment, or may stem from biological processing problems that interfere … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology is Already Here! Shifting Focus on Universal Design in Education

Posted on May 30, 2012 by Chris Olson

This handicap-inaccessible curb shows how Universal Design is often ignored. (League of Michigan Bicyclists/flickr)   I received a forwarded email message last week proclaiming that providing mainstream accessibility for people with disabilities was “exploding in the computer area.” Yet another … Continue reading →

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Assistive Technology Software Allows Students to Talk Their Way Through College

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Jess Wisloski

Back in 2002, when Chris Olson was starting his online masters program at Dakota State University, the assistive technology software that was out there left much to be desired. Christopher Olsen, Assistive Technology Pioneer “It was tough, really tough,” recalls … Continue reading →

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