Creating Accessible Courses
Supporting faculty in creating and delivering courses that are accessible to students with disabilities.
Ensuring that online courses are accessible to students with disabilities is a legal requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973). The University of Louisville is invested in making online courses and materials accessible to students with disabilities. To this end, the Delphi Center collaborates closely with the Disability Resource Center to support faculty members in making their courses, both online and face-to-face, as accessible as possible.
Making Online Courses Accessible
The Delphi Center and Disability Resource Center are taking a proactive approach toward making online courses accessible. Once a student with vision or hearing loss registers for the semester, the DRC reaches out to their instructors to let them know that Beth Case is available to help make their online content accessible. This can include services such as captioning videos, converting inaccessible documents, and course reviews.
This service is available for online content in both online and in-person courses. The DRC can provide consultations for in-person classroom needs.
If you have questions about making your online content accessible, please reach out to Beth at beth.case@louisville.edu or (502) 852-7689."
Accessibility Instructional Module
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View this instructional module to learn about various tips and resources to assist in making your courses accessible.
Access module