Some useful resources on the web:
Online Tutorials
http://www.accesselearning.net
A tutorial containing 10 free online modules on making course materials accessible - covers general issues and then delves into specific applications such as PowerPoint, Flash, Word, PDF, etc.
http://www.umuc.edu/ade
Accessibility in Distance Education
Validation tools:
- Wave (automated web page accessibility evaluation utility, developed by Temple University Institute on Disabilities) http://www.webaim.org
- Aprompt: http://aprompt.snow.utoronto.ca
- W3C: http://www.w3.org/QA/Tools/#validators
Accessible Adobe PDF Files: http://www.webaim.org/techniques/acrobat/
World Wide Web Consortium: http://www.w3.org/
Industry sites:
- Microsoft Accessibility site for Web Developers http://www.microsoft.com/enable
- IBM's accessibility site: http://www-03.ibm.com/able
- Apple's accessibility site: http://www.apple.com/disability
- Magpie, to caption digital video, at http://ncam.wgbh.org/webaccess/magpie/
DeAnza's High Tech Center Training Unit provides state-of-the-art training and support for community college faculty wishing to acquire or improve teaching skills, methodologies, and pedagogy in Assistive and Instructional Computer Technology. http://www.htctu.fhda.edu/
Distance Education: Access Guidelines for Students with Disabilities http://www.htctu.fhda.edu/dlfindings.htm
NOTE:
Cabrillo’s Assistive Technology lab, TAs are willing to test sites for students in Cabrillo DM programs or for campus faculty and staff. To make a request, call 477-5260 or email Calais Ingel at caingel at cabrillo.edu. Allow at least a week, preferably two weeks, for testing and feedback. (Available only during fall and spring school terms.)