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WINAHEAD is made up of representatives from thirty institutions. Our members are professionals employed by two- and four-year colleges and universities who work directly with students with disabilities to ensure equal access to higher education. WIN indicates the geographic area we represent: Western Iowa and Nebraska. AHEAD is our national parent organization, the Association on Higher Education and Disability.
Tag Archives: Accessibility
As the use of digital content continues to rise, it behooves teachers and procurement officers to be mindful of the needs of students with disabilities and the expectations and obligations inherent in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Much … Continue reading
Return on Investment of Accessibility
Need help making the case for a business or institutional commitment to accessibility? Debra Ruh, founder and president of TecAccess, offers the following on the marketing and economic benefits of accessibility. Although geared for the business environment, ideas herein … Continue reading
Posted in Benefits of Accessibility
Tagged Accessibility, Economic Benefits, Return on Investment, ROI
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Legal Settlement Agreements that Reference WCAG 2.0
Laura Carlson has compiled a listing of legal settlements and agreements that reference the WC3 Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 2.0. The listing is organized by category: Cites, Counties, Villages; Commercial; Education; Other Organizations and; Related References. To access the list … Continue reading
Digital Accessibility Guidelines
The Assistive Technology Initiative (ATI) at George Mason University has created a user manual to provide information and guidance for the creation and testing of e-learning materials (i.e.,documents, websites, and videos), including step-by-step procedures for access and use.
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Tagged Accessibility, E-Learning, E-Resources, George Mason University, Guides
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This site is designed for the members of of the thirty institutions that participate in WINAHEAD. The resources contributed here have been contributed by and for the members to enable them to ask questions, learn best practices and otherwise easily find resources that help them do their work more easily.
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