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See my comments below the questions---------
At 08:53 AM 8/21/2002 -0500, you wrote:
>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.
The web class of course is about online accessibility. The course on
accessible e-learning does too. You can find them at
http://easi.cc/workshop.htm
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>Course Instructors:
> Joe Lazzaro
> Norm Coombs
> Dick Banks
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> 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
>
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>
> 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
>
Norman Coombs, Ph.D.
Cell (949) 922-5992
Professor Emeritus, Rochester Institute of Technology
http://www.rit.edu/~nrcgsh
CEO, EASI (Equal Access to Software and Information)
http://www.rit.edu/~easi
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