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Why accessibility may be the key to future-proofing online education

University Business

Improving accessibility for all learners, particularly those with cognitive or physical disabilities, is now a critical priority as higher education undergoes rapid transformation. With 66% of the global population now connected, according to Statista , education has shifted to online, on-demand, and hybrid formats.

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Calling for Collaboration, Improved Higher Ed Systems for All

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Friday marked the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that unlocked opportunity for disabled people in many areas of public life, including in the workforce and higher education. colleges and universities has grown steadily since the ADA passed more than three decades ago.

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ADA Compliance in Higher Education: What Institutions Need to Know: Changing Higher Ed podcast 246 with host Dr. Drumm McNaughton and guest Eugene Woo

The Change Leader, Inc.

In this episode of Changing Higher Ed, Drumm speaks with Eugene Woo, CEO and founder of Venngage, about the new ADA compliance requirements affecting higher education institutions. New ADA digital accessibility rules threaten higher ed federal funding with upcoming deadlines. Learn what you can do to ensure compliance.

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Justice Department Files Proposed Consent Decree

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Justice Department has filed a proposed consent decree in federal court to resolve allegations that University of California, Berkeley, violated the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The school makes many events publicly available online and makes courses available on its UC BerkeleyX platform. “By

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Dr. Marcus L. Thompson Appointed President of Jackson State University

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In this role, Thompson helped establish the IHL ADA/Accessibility Services Task Force and leads efforts to bolster university diversity, access, and success. “I Secretary of Education and former interim JSU president. in history and Spanish and a master’s degree in education from Mississippi College and a Ph.D. Sollie Norwood.

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Lopez Named Accessibility Services Director at Hudson County Community College

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Danielle Lopez Lopez will serve as the college’s Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)/Section 504 coordinator, according to HCCC President Dr. Christopher Reber. Danielle Lopez has been appointed the inaugural director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for Accessibility Services at Hudson County Community College (HCCC).

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Ada and the Engine in the Blue Mountains

Higher Education Whisperer

Daniel AldrichOn Friday I attended a performance of Lauren Gundersons play "Ada and the Engine" (first performed in 2015 as "Ada and the Memory Engine"). This was by the Glenbrook Players, in the Blue Mountains behind Sydney. Normally I would write of a play in my other blog, Net Traveller.

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