EASI: Equal Access to Software and Information

EASI:
EQUAL ACCESS TO SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION

EASI's mission is to serve as a resource by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies for individuals with disabilities. We stay informed about developments and advancements within the adaptive computer technology field and spread that information to colleges, universities, K-12 schools, libraries and into the workplace. Students and professionals with disabilities have the same right to access information technology as everyone else.

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EASI Webinars

Each month EASI hosts from four to six Webinars over the Internet as a key part of this mission. Attendees come from all across the country and frequently includes participants From Canada, Mexico, Brazil, England, Egypt, New Zealand, Australia and more. Some of these are single Webinars which are free to the public and others consist of series of three to four Webinars providing more depth. The Webinar series are fee-based.

View samples of EASI's free and fee-based Webinar Recordings

EASI Annual Webinar Membership Program

The Webinars regularly attract repeat participants joining as individuals or as part of a larger institution. To better accommodate these supporters, EASI created an annual membership program. For a single payment, individuals can subscribe to any or all of the fee-based Webinars for the entire year. Similarly, institution membership enables all or any of that institution's people to attend any or all of the fee-based series for the year. (Of course, these people also can attend the free, public Webinars.)

Read about these 2 Webinar Membership Programs

EASI Month-long, Instructor-led, Asynchronous Courses

EASI provides 7 online courses on different aspects of providing an institution-wide information technology system that is accessible for its students, faculty and employees. These courses are discounted for students and for EASI Annual Webinar Members.

Anyone successfully completing five of these courses will be eligible to receive the Certificate in Accessible Information Technology given jointly with EASI and the University of Southern Maine. The certificate carries 15 continuing education units. (CEUs are not provided for single courses.)

View the list of EASI Online Courses on Accessible Information Technology

Making Online Teaching Accessible Book Cover

Making Online Teaching Accessible

Jossey-Bass Guides to Online Teaching and Learning
Inclusive Course Design for Students with Disabilities

Norman Coombs (2010)

Making Online Teaching Accessible offers online teachers, instructional designers, and content developers a comprehensive resource for designing online courses and delivering course content that is accessible for all students including those with visual and audio disabilities.

Grounded in the theories of learner-centered teaching and successful course design, Making Online Teaching Accessible outlines the key legislation, decisions, and guidelines that govern online learning. The book also demystifies assistive technologies and includes step-by-step guidance for creating accessible online content using popular programs like Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat, as well as multimedia tools. Including a wealth of helpful tips and suggestions for effectively communicating with disabled students, the book contains practical advice on purchasing accessible course management systems, developing solutions for inaccessibility issues, and creating training materials for faculty and staff to make online learning truly accessible.

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EASI: EQUAL ACCESS TO SOFTWARE AND INFORMATION