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US Rehabilitation Act of 1973
This Act prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability in programs conducted by Federal agencies, in programs receiving Federal financial assistance, in Federal employment, and in the employment practices of Federal contractors. -
Creation of CAST
The Center for Applied Technology created. Their mission is to expand learning for all individuals, especially those with disabilities, through research and development of innovative, technology-based educational resources and strategies. Site linking to Higher Education: http://udloncampus.cast.org -
Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 - section 504
A key point was fact that this act reinforces and extends the requirements of Section 504 to public programs and services, regardless of whether or not they receive federal funds. -
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Specifically addresses the educational needs of children with disabilities from birth to age 18 or 21. -
Reauthorization of Rehabilitation Act - Section 508
Section 508 is directed at increasing access to assistive technology and requires that electronic and information technology is accessible to people with disabilities. -
Assistive Technology Act of 1998
This Act was later amended in 2004 to include more coverage. Please see that entry. -
Reauthorization of Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act is reauthorized and amended to provide early intervention, special education, and related services to children with disabilities. -
ATA of 1998 - 2004 amendments
Support state efforts to improve the provision of assistive technology to individuals with disabilities through comprehensive statewide programs of technology-related assistance, and provides financial assistance that supports programs designed to maximize the ability of individuals with disabilities and their family members, guardians, advocates, and authorized representatives to obtain assistive technology devices and assistive technology services. https://www.ataporg.org/ATActSummary -
Higher Education Opportunity Act 2008
This law contains a number of important new provisions that will improve access to postsecondary education for students with intellectual disabilities. Lee, Stephanie (2009). Overview of the Federal Higher Education Opportunity Act. Think College. Boston, MA: University of Massachusetts Boston, Institute for Community Inclusion. -
Advocates for the Blind Sue Arizona State University Over Kindle Use
The National Federation of the Blind and the American Council of the Blind are suing Arizona State University for its use of the Amazon Kindle to distribute electronic textbooks to students, saying the device cannot be used by blind students.
Beja, M. (2009). Advocates for the Blind Sue Arizona State University Over Kindle Use. Chronicle of Higher Education. Retrieved April 17, 2018 from: https://www.chronicle.com/blogs/wiredcampus/advocates-for-the-blind-sue-arizona-state-u-over-kindle-use/7252 -
National Center for UDL
The center supports the implementation of UDL by connecting stakeholders in the field and providing resources and information. www.udlcenter.org -
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Various Universities are Sued for Kindle, eText, Online Application Issues
Arizona State University, Florida State University, Case Western University, Law Schools in California, and many others. See cases involved with UDL at University of Minnesota website: Link text -
Disabled University of Montana Students File Complaint Over Inaccessible Online Courses
Inaccessible class assignments, live chat, and discussion boards, and materials in LMS; Inaccessible documents on webpages and websites; Inaccessible videos; Inaccessible library database materials Szpaller, K. (2012). Disabled UM students file complaint over inaccessible online courses. The Missoulian. Retrieved from: http://missoulian.com/news/local/disabled-um-students-file-complaint-over-inaccessible-online-courses/article_d02c27ac-0145-11e2-bc26-001a4bcf887a.html -
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Digital accessibility initiative update: Department of Justice inquiry closed
Establishing policy after investigation of non-compliance with ADA provided University of Colorado with new initiatives: See list of initiatives at website below: Retrieved April 18, 2018 from: https://www.colorado.edu/accessibility/2015/05/27/digital-accessibility-initiative-update-department-justice-inquiry-closed -
Deaf Advocates Sue Harvard
Deaf students sue over the fact that Harvard is being sued for not providing proper captioning services for open online access videos of im Orzeck, K. (2015). Deaf advocates sue Harvard. Retrieved April 17, 2018 from: https://www.law360.com/articles/621255/deaf-advocates-sue-harvard-mit-for-better-webcast-captions -
New Mexico HB 113 - extending broadband network to more areas of NM
This bill proposed for extending the broadband network to more areas of New Mexico - especially underserved areas. This could have an impact on allowing access to higher education for more New Mexicans. Retrieved April 17, 2018 from: https://www.nmlegis.gov/Sessions/17%20Regular/bills/house/HB0113.pdf