Title:	DESIGNING AN ACCESSIBLE ICT ENVIRONMENT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
Author(s):	Christopher M. Lee, Joy E. Kniskern
ISBN:	978-989-8533-41-8
Editors:	Piet Kommers and Guo Chao Peng
Year:	2015
Edition:	Single
Keywords:	Accessible ICT, assistive technology, inclusion, people with disabilities
Type:	Short Paper
First Page:	183
Last Page:	187
Language:	English
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Paper Abstract:	Individuals with disabilities encounter barriers including accessing information and communication technologies such as website applications, electronic content materials and even informational kiosks. With an estimated $3.7 trillion and growing toward spending on Information and Communication Technology (ICT) annually, integrating ICT accessibility is challenging. The growing ICT accessibility concerns for corporations, government and nonprofit organizations in the United States and internationally have become a real issue. With U.S. federal legislation, including the Americans with Disability Act, Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act, and the Federal Communications Commission, Section 255 of the Communications Act, the United States is in need of education, training and technical assistance to ensure federally subsidized organizations are providing accessible ICT services and products for their customer and employees. This paper will discuss how the Georgia Institute of Technology has taken a pro-active stance in tackling this national and global issue through the development and implementation of a massive open online course (MOOC) which will not only provide vital needed education and research on electronic ICT accessible issues, but research how adult learners with and without disabilities utilize a universal design learning environment.
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