Creating Accessible Courses
Supporting faculty in creating and delivering courses that are accessible to students with disabilities.
Ensuring that online courses are accessible to students with disabilities is a legal requirement under the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973). The University of Louisville is invested in making online courses and materials accessible to students with disabilities. To this end, the Delphi Center collaborates closely with the Disability Resource Center to support faculty members in making their courses, both online and face-to-face, as accessible as possible.
Beth Case is the Sr. Manager of Accessibility and Multimedia Development at the Delphi Center. In this capacity, she oversees the support for faculty at UofL regarding accessible teaching practices. Prior to this position, Beth worked in postsecondary disability services for 13 years. She stays on top of emerging trends in using technology in education and enjoys sharing that knowledge with others.
If you would like to discuss the accessibility of your materials or course, please contact Beth Case at 502.852.7689 or through email.
Making Online Courses Accessible
The Delphi Center and Disability Resource Center are taking a proactive approach toward making online courses accessible. Once a student with vision or hearing loss registers for the semester, the DRC reaches out to their instructors to let them know that Beth Case is available to help make their online content accessible. This can include services such as captioning videos, converting inaccessible documents and course reviews.
This service is available for online content in both online and in-person courses. The DRC can provide consultations for in-person classroom needs.
Accessibility Instructional Module
View this instructional module to learn about various tips and resources to assist in making your courses accessible.
Click on the bottom right arrow within the module to advance forward.