Inclusive Course Design for Students with Disabilities

Making Online Teaching Accessible offers online teachers,
instructional designers, and content developers a comprehensive
resource for designing online courses and delivering course content
that is accessible for all students including those with visual and
audio disabilities.

Grounded in the theories of learner-centered teaching and
successful course design, Making Online Teaching Accessible
outlines the key legislation, decisions, and guidelines that govern
online learning. The book also demystifies assistive technologies
and includes step-by-step guidance for creating accessible online
content using popular programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe
Acrobat, as well as multimedia tools.

Including a wealth of helpful tips and suggestions for
effectively communicating with disabled students, the book contains
practical advice on purchasing accessible course management
systems, developing solutions for inaccessibility issues, and
creating training materials for faculty and staff to make online
learning truly accessible.

"This valuable how-to book is a critical tool for all
instructional designers and faculty who teach online. Coombs' many
years as a pioneer of online teaching show in his deep knowledge of
the principles that can allow the reader to apply these lessons to
any learning management system (LMS)."

?Sally M. Johnstone, provost and vice president
academic affairs, Winona State University, Minnesota; former
executive director of WCET at WICHE

"As more and more of our social and professional lives come to
be mediated by technology, online accessibility is a fundamental
right, not a luxury. This book is a must-read for anyone concerned
with maximizing access to learning."

?Richard N. Katz, former vice president and founding
director, EDUCAUSE Center for Applied Research

"This valuable book reflects Coombs' unique experience and
commitment to the best teaching, learning, and accessibility
options for all kinds of students and teachers."

?Steven W. Gilbert, founder and president, The TLT
Group-Teaching, Learning, and Technology Group