Kent State University: Accessibility: Home

Why Accessibility Matters

Accessibility is about providing all students, online or on-ground, with equal opportunities to learn. Accessible instructional content benefits all learners.

For online and technology-enhanced higher education, extra steps must be taken to ensure that course materials, social media and other interactive tools have been designed in a manner that allows all learners to utilize them.

Accessible content expands access to learning.

This guide provides information on how to make instructional content more accessible by following universal design guidelines.

KSU Accessibility Resources

Digital Accessibility
This site provides information about the university policy regarding information and communication technology accessibility, upcoming training and development for faculty and staff, resources for making digital content accessible, a form to report accessibility concerns and news about accessibility.
Accessibility Matters
Direct contact information to report any issues and concerns regarding accessibility matters.
Student Accessibility Services
Primary site for student accessibility services. contains information and resources for students.
SAS for Faculty
Important accessibility resources for faculty.

ToolKits for Creating AEMS

National Center on Accessible Educational Materials
Additional resources for educators and instructors on best practices to ensure the accessibility of self-created educational materials and presentations. Site includes links to toolkits.
NCDAE Cheatsheets for Accessible Design
These one-page accessibility resources, or “cheatsheets,” have been developed by the National Center on Disability and Access to Education to assist anyone who is creating accessible content.
BC Accessibility Toolkit
Open Access Accessibility Toolkit - includes guidelines for making instructional content accessible.

What is Digital Accessibility?

Useful Resources Regarding Accessibility

Introduction to Web Accessibility
Resource site for the Web Accessibility Initiative. Contains useful resources and guidelines for making web content accessible.
Ohio Department of Education Disability Specific Resources
This website provides resources related to specific disabilities.
National Clearinghouse of Rehabilitation Training Materials (NCRTM)
This page includes helpful resources from the NCRTM, federal agencies and leading accessibility experts.
TechHUB Accessibility
This site created by Chemetka CC offers a comprehensive overview of how to make content accessible for teaching and learning.
IT Web Accessibility Checklist and Tutorial
This site provides a comprehensive overview of resources, guides, and legal issues related to accessibility in higher education.

Guide for Working with Individuals with Disabilities
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Office for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties has developed this Guide to assist DHS personnel, contractors, and grantees in their interactions with people who have disabilities.

Legal Implications

ADA - Government Site
Provides information from the US Department of Justice. Includes current information, updates, and other useful reference information about ADA.
Individuals with Disabilities Act (IDEA)
This link is to the U.S. Department of Education’s Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) website.
ADA National Network Disability Law Handbook
This link provides a detailed and current overview of the ADA and its laws.
EDUCAUSE: Section 508
"The Section 508 Refresh" provides an overview of what the lae means for higher education applications.

Finding Accessible Teaching and Learning Materials

Finding Accessible OER
MERLOT has learning materials with information about the materials' accessibility. This does not mean the materials are accessible for all but at least some information is available to inform your evaluation of the accessibility of the resource for your use.
Closed-Captioned or Transcribed Streaming Videos
This library guide provides access to resources that have already closed-captioned or transcribed streaming videos.

Accessibility: Home

Why Accessibility Matters

KSU Accessibility Resources

ToolKits for Creating AEMS

What is Digital Accessibility?

Useful Resources Regarding Accessibility

Legal Implications

Finding Accessible Teaching and Learning Materials

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