Options for Accessible Distance Education for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students

Proposal No: 272

Bios & Handouts

Speaker(s)

• Michelle Swaney, Technology & Media Specialist,
• Cindy Camp, Personnel Development Specialist, pepnet 2

Disability Area: Cognitive|Learning   Mobility   Vision   Deaf|HOH   Other Disability  

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Topic Area: Legal   Best Practices   Web|Media Access   Alternate Format   Campus Policy   Curriculum Access   Assistive Technology   Information Resources  

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Length of Session (in hours): 2

Format: Lecture

Expertise Level: All Levels

Type of session: General Conference

Summary of Session

Programs that are delivered online create challenges and barriers for Deaf and Hard of Hearing participants, the program, and the Office of Disability Services. This presentation will discuss several online platforms and possible approaches to creating accessible distance education.

Abstract

In today

Kepoints

1. Identify challenges faced by various departments in making distance education programs accessible for participants who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.
2. Understand the technology used to deliver online programs as well as the components of the software utilized.
3. Identity successful components of an online distance program for students who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing.

Speaker Bio(s)

Michelle Swaney

Cindy Camp

Cindy Camp is a Personnel Development Specialist with PEPNet 2 and housed at Jacksonville State University in Alabama. She holds a Master

Handout(s)

• ../handouts/camp/2012 AHG Presentation - Options for Accessible Distance Education - handouts.pptx