Inclusive and Universal Design Resources for Accessibility in eLearning
An extensive collection of resources and archived presentations by Brian Dusablon regarding accessibility for elearning
Section 508 Authoring Tool: CourseAvenue
Tool for creating Section 508-compliant e-learning. More accessibility features here than the standard rapid development tools.
Accessibility of Authoring Tools (PDF)
Table comparing the accessibility features of Captivate, Lectora, and Articulate Storyline
Making Learning Technologies Accessible
Accessibility guidelines and support documents from Pearson. The guidelines are based on Section 508 and WCAG 2.0. The training and training materials aren't openly available, but the guidelines and templates for accessibility reviews are.
Web Accessibility for Online Learning
Guide for accessibility specifically for online learning, looking at accessibility of the LMS and online content. Includes best practices and universal design information.
Skills for Access : The Comprehensive Guide to Creating Accessible Multimedia for e-learning
Resources for multimedia accessibility in e-learning, including case studies. Part of their philosophy is that multimedia can actually enhance accessibility and make course designs more usable for all learners.
Accessibility of eLearning - OpenLearn - The Open University
Open course on accessibility in e-learning, starting with an overview of disability and accessibility. Also includes information on designing and evaluating courses for accessibility.
accesselearning Tutorial: Overview
Free online tutorial for making online learning accessible, in 10 parts
Making Online Learning Accessible - A Resource Guide
Presentation with numerous resources for e-learning accessibility, plus tips for instructors
Link & Learn Taxes, linking volunteers to quality e-learning
Example of (theoretically) accessible e-learning Section 508 created for the IRS. Publicly available. Lots of little errors though; spaces in alt tags, paragraph tags with formatting instead of header styles, etc. Given as an example in a discussion in a LinkedIn group.
I Came, I Saw, I Learned...: Adobe Captivate 3: 508 Compliant Image Buttons Are Possible...
Nice tip on creating image buttons in Captivate that can be read by screen readers
pipwerks.com » Blog Archive » How I build my eLearning courses
An argument for designing e-learning using web standards for better quality, accessibility, portability, and maintenance.
<strong>Most eLearning tools do not promote the creation of effective courses, do not promote web standards, and do not promote accessibility; they merely make cookie-cutter course development easier for technically inexperienced course developers.</strong>
Bloomsburg U Tailors Online Learning to the Deaf
Instructional Design and Accessibility: Cognitive Curb Cuts
Second Life: Do You Need One? (Part 4) : July 2007 : THE Journal
Introduction to Web Accessibility
EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information