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
>
>
>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
>
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