Quick Overview
Accessible Technology
Sensitive to the Context & Culture of the learner.
According to the Communications and Technology (AECT) Code of Professional Ethics, segment one of the code, the accentuation is on fulfilling responsibilities to the learner (2018).
Accessible Technology
According to the U.S. General Services Administration, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act requires government organizations to guarantee that information and communication technology (ICT) is available to individuals with disabilities. This act specifically requires government offices to guarantee that ICT they create, secure, keep up with, or use permits individuals with disabilities to access and utilization of data and information and equivalent to the access obtained by those without disabilities.
Quick Guide on Accessible Technology
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Clear Design
Utilize clear, reliable designs and association plans for introducing content. Utilize graphic phrasing for hyperlink text rather than simply expressing "click here." For example “Click here to learn more about careers”. All things being equal, utilize a couple of words to depict what the connection contains, and join the URL as a hyperlink or button.
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Video and Sound
Expect learners to have a wide variety of innovation abilities and give choices to acquiring the technological skills required for course engagement. Present substance in more ways than one (e.g., in a blend of message, video, sound, or potentially picture design).
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Screen Readers
Burgstahler suggests giving numerous approaches to learners to acquire information, show information, and collaborate goes far toward making a course open to all learners, incorporating those with handicaps (2017). For instance, screen readers have features that permit people who are blind to skim through a site page to locate resources.
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Translation Services
Many of young people with language barriers may, in all likelihood, never demand an accessibility related convenience; however, we still need an open plan to accommodate those whose primary language may not be English. This is why copy that can be easily translated are importan. Translation services guarantees that as many young people that can be can utilize the program or service.
