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More Convenient for Disabled People:an Accessibility Framework in Online Learning

Jinlong Piao, Nan Zhou

Abstract


Web accessibility has attracted significant attention in the United States, which has led to the construction of online courses among colleges and universities. Inspired by the research about learning disabilities of deaf students, to create an online learning environment with more possibilities for students with disabilities, this paper tries to build a framework suitable for all kinds of disabled students, which can be used as a reference for distance education designers.

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Accessibility; Framework; Online Learning; Disabilities

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.18686/ahe.v8i3.13150

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