Accessibility Resources
These resources support inclusive, accessible, and equitable online and blended learning. They align with OLC’s quality frameworks and help educators design for all learners.
Course-Level Resources
Resources in this section support instructors and instructional designers in embedding accessibility and equity directly into course design and delivery.
Course Design
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Unlock the potential of every student in your classroom by embracing neurodiversity in the teaching and learning environment. Diverse classrooms...
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How can institutions adapt to meet new state and federal web accessibility requirements and students’ expectations? Recently, the U.S. Department...
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Think about the last time you came across the term “accessibility”. What was the context? Maybe it was a discussion...
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In an era where inclusivity is essential to educational success, AI offers powerful tools to help educators create more accessible,...
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Think you need to limit or avoid interactivity, multimedia, and other engaging design elements in order to make your courses...
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The accessibility conversation in higher ed is oftentimes framed around compliance and avoiding legal trouble. However, inclusive design is about...
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Instructional Designers’ Perceptions of Accessible and Inclusive Online Course Design
We interviewed instructional designers about their perceptions, knowledge, and responsibilities in accessible and inclusive online course design.
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Online Learning Journal Article
OLJ Article
Signs of Serendipitous Universal Design for Learning in Online Courses
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a well-established framework in K-12 education in the United States, but it has been slow to advance through…
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Online Learning Journal Article
OLJ Article
The Use of Generative AI to Support Inclusivity and Design Deliberation for Online Instruction
Generative AI presents significant opportunities for instructional designers to revolutionize content creation and personalization in online learning…
Course Delivery
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Thursday, May 15th marked the 14th anniversary of Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). According to the World Health Organization (WHO),...
Program-Level Resources
These resources support leaders and support staff in embedding accessibility and inclusive practices at the institutional and programmatic level.
Faculty and Staff Development
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Evaluation and Review
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Please join us for a lively, high-level discussion about accessibility in higher education within the North American context. The conversation...
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In April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice issued new regulations under Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act...
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Overview: What’s Changing and Why It Matters Back in April 2024, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) issued final regulations...
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