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Professor Coombs,
I was curious about modules nine and ten. I did not see those for this same
class in June. Could you recommend one of your classes that might go into
even greater detail with regard to online information accessibility. I'm
really anxious to get enrolled in another of your classes.
Thanks
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From: Prof Norm Coombs [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 2:12 PM
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Subject: Online course sept 2-29 accessible info tech
Barrier-free Information Technology Sept. 3-29
EASI's online course syllabus and registration is at
http://easi.cc/workshops/adaptit.htm
Course Instructors:
Joe Lazzaro
Norm Coombs
Dick Banks
Course Description
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.
The course is designed to provide the broad knowledge of technology, the
law
and of student technological and pedagogical needs to facilitate such
institutional planning.
The workshop will be delivered by e-mail for regular interaction, and the
content will be available from the web. Our goal is to help participants
discover Internet resources that will let them remain current with the
rapidly changing technologies.
Course lessons and Assignments
Lesson 1: Introductions and definitions
Part 1 introduction to the workshop;
Part 2 basic definitions
Part 3 E-mail and listserv discussion lists
Lesson 1 Assignments: Participant introductions.
Lesson 2: Four reasons to provide barrier-free educational technology
Part 1 it's the right thing to do;
Part 2 it makes economic sense;
Part 3 it's the law;
Part 4 participants should do it for themselves
Lesson 2 Assignment: Sharing relevant information.
Lesson 3: computer input problems and solutions
Part 1 Computer-related definitions
Part 2 Alternative input systems for people with motor impairments
Part 3 Alternative input devices for other disability groups Part 4 Lesson
2 Assignment Using Windows access features
Lesson 4: Computer output problems and solutions
Part 1: Output issues for users who are blind
Part 2: Output issues for users who have limited vision and users who have
visual or cognitive processing disabilities
Part 3: Output issues for other disability groups
Lesson 4: Revisiting previous assignments
Lesson 5: Compensatory Strategies and Disability Etiquette
art 1: What is a compensatory strategy?
Part 2: Do I have to be politically correct?
Part 3: Etiquette tips for service providers
Lesson 5 Assignment Disability-related resources on the World Wide Web
Lesson 6: Access to print information
Part 1: Creating and adapting electronic texts
Part 2: Problems related to braille and tactile drawings
Part 3: Creating texts for the web
Lesson 6 Assignment: Create 2 simple texts for use on the web
Lesson 7: Access to physical facilities and staff training
Part 1: Physical access to the computer itself
Part 2: Designing a model accessible work station
Part 3: Training the technology support staff
Lesson 7 Assignment: What do you have to know?
Lesson 8: Planning for an Accessible Campus or Institution
Part 1: Implications of decentralized computing
Part 2: Who do you need on your team? Part 3: Looking at One Example
Lesson 8 Assignment: Developing a 12-18 month plan
registration is at http://easi.cc/workshops/adapitit.htm
Norman Coombs, Ph.D.
CEO, EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)
http://www.rit.edu/~easi
Professor Emeritus, Rochester Institute of Technology
E-mail: [log in to unmask]
Cell (949) 922-5992
http://www.rit.edu/~nrcgsh
22196 Caminito Tasquillo
Laguna Hills CA 92653
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