Two essential online EASI month-long courses starting March 7: Barrier-free Information Technology: Computer and information technology is rapidly becoming integral in our daily lives. On one hand, this holds the promise of enhanced independence for students with disabilities. On the other hand, depending on the design of the particular applications being used, it threatens to create needless barriers for such students possibly even preventing them from succeeding in college. Today's distributed computer environment means that providing support for the technology needs of students and professionals with disabilities is an global responsibility. It requires extensive planning and cooperation across several departments. "If it takes a village to raise a child, then, it takes the global commitment to support the adaptive technology needs of students and professionals with disabilities. It is no longer the sole province of the computer. It cannot be relegated to the disabled student office either. Seamless service requires campus-wide cooperation. This course is designed to provide the broad knowledge of technology, the law and of student technological and pedagogical needs to facilitate such institutional planning. Read more and register online: http://easi.cc/workshops/adaptit.htm Learning Disabilities and Accessible Information Technology Postsecondary students with learning disabilities have unique information technology needs that are readily met through the use of specialized software, handheld technologies, and attention to Web site accessibility. In addition to examining the latest technologies with hands-on application, participants in this course will be provided with opportunities to deepen their knowledge of learning disabilities, as well as curriculum development and instructional strategies, including universal design in education. Read more and register online: http://easi.cc/workshops/ld.htm Both of these month-long courses will count towards the Certificate in Accessible Information Technology: http://easi.cc/workshop.htm ----------------------------- EASI Online Courses Starting March 7 2005: Barrier-free Information Technology http://easi.cc/workshops/adaptit.htm Learning Disabilities and Accessible IT http://easi.cc/workshops/ld.htm Register for the all-day Webcast from the 2005 CSUN conference March 17 http://easi.cc/clinic.htm (Five EASI courses earn the Certificate in Accessible Information Technology Norman Coombs, Ph.D. EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information) Cell 949 922-5992 Home 949 855-4852 --------------------------- Check out EASI New Synchronous Clinics: http://easi.cc/clinic.htm EASI Home Page http://www.rit.edu/~easi Online courses and Clinics http://easi.cc/workshop.htm Check the EASI Library Web http://www.rit.edu/~easi/lib.htm >>> Error in line 8 of AXSLIB-L.MAILTPL: unknown formatting command <<< -> . . . . . . . . . <-