Making Computers and the Internet Accessible to People with Disabilities
Online Course Announcement for Spring, 2001 University of Washington
Extension
Offered asRehabilitation Medicine 496 or Education Curriculum and
Instruction 494
Computer and Internet skills create academic and career opportunities for
everyone. However, some individuals with disabilities face significant
barriers to computer input and output. This course will include an
overview of adaptive technology that provides access to computers for
people with a variety of disabilities; universal design principles that
can make World Wide Web pages, computing facilities and work-sites
accessible to everyone; legal issues; implementation strategies; and
useful resources.
Designed for rehabilitation counselors, physical therapists, occupational
therapists, educators and administrators in K-12 and higher education,
librarians, educational technologists, people with disabilities, and
parents of people with disabilities.
Course begins March 26, 2001. Registration deadline is March 19,
2001. Earlier registration is recommended to ensure timely receipt of
course materials and confirm web access prior to start of course.
Reg# 3127a REHAB C496, 3 credits Distance Learning or
Reg# 3126a EDC&I C494, 3 credits Distance Learning
5 assignments; 1 examination; $375 + $20 videotape rental, or view without
charge at OUGL Media Center (graduate/GNM fees are higher). Web access
and e-mail required Sheryl Burgstahler, director, project DO-IT; assistant
director,
information systems, computing & communications; affiliate associate
professor, education
To register, please contact the UW Extension Registration Office at
206-543-2310 or 1-800-543-2320 or distance@u.washington.edu.
Susan Yantis
<syantis@ese.washington.edu>
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