Digital Accessibility

Making the Connection

Beth Day — Fri, 04 Oct 2019 17:16:00 +0000

Digital Skills and Access for 21st Century Learning

This brief covers student digital literacy and bandwidth, two of SREB’s 10 Issues in Educational Technology. It presents definitions and state standards for digital literacy, then turns to the need to expand reliable, affordable bandwidth for educators and students. The report details 2019 legislative actions on broadband and spotlights Louisiana’s bandwidth plan, concluding with recommendations and resources for policymakers.

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Expanding Accessibility to Digital Spaces Through Improved Policy and Practice

Christine Oliver — Fri, 21 Apr 2017 18:04:00 +0000

Making online content accessible for students with disabilities is not easy, but it is the law. As deficiencies have resulted in lawsuits and costly resolutions, more-specific legislation has emphasized that all students need greater access to digital resources. This policy brief reviews the legal landscape and offers recommendations for how states, state agencies, colleges and schools can comply with federal and state disability laws.

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