Accessibility Matters: Universal Design and the Online Professional Practice Doctorate

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https://doi.org/10.5195/ie.2021.184

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universal design, accessibility, online programs, special education

Abstract

Online doctoral programming geared toward working professionals can provide unprecedented flexibility in terms of time and place that affords greater access to a broader student demographic. At the same time, online learning poses its own unique set of challenges and limitations for students with and without disabilities. Universal Design (UD) is a framework built around the idea of proactively identifying and removing barriers to learning in the environment, pedagogical practices, and materials. In this essay, we highlight the necessity and relevance of UD to online doctoral programs and share insights related to its use in our program from faculty and student perspectives.

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2021-07-30

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Chapman, L. A., & Jackson, A. M. (2021). Accessibility Matters: Universal Design and the Online Professional Practice Doctorate. Impacting Education: Journal on Transforming Professional Practice, 6(3), 1–6. https://doi.org/10.5195/ie.2021.184

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Themed - Online EdD