University of Maryland University College
Center for Accessibility in Distance Learning

Helping Faculty and Staff to Support People with Disabilities

Online learning can be a powerful enabler for students with disabilities; however, their ability to take advantage of the new opportunities afforded by technology is often impeded by a lack of accessibility within online courses and technology systems.

Accessibility problems in online courses are multifaceted, and resolving them relies on assistance and cooperation across different areas of expertise. More About CADE…

News & Information

Learn about UMUC's telecast with PBS on April 22, 2004.

Visit CADE's new Accessibility in Distance Education Web site.