Why technology and materials need to be accessible
Higher Ed Accessibility Lawsuits
Brief summary of the major lawsuits in recent years
Legal news from Access Technology Higher Education Network (ATHEN)
University of Montana Agreement, March 2014
Back in 2012 complaints were filed against the University of Montana that it was discriminating against students with disabilities “by using online tools such as Web pages, library databases, live chats, videos, and a course-registration site that were inaccessible.”
An agreement has been reached between the U.S. Department of Education Office of Civil Rights and the University of Montana to ensure educational accessibility for people at UM with disabilities.
References
UM Agreement to Improve Services to Students With Disabilities – University of Montana
UM Reaches Agreement to Develop New Accessibility Policies, Disability Training – Missoulian
Agreement Requires UM to Improve Accessibility – Montana Kaimin
Louisiana Tech University (Department of Justice) Settlement Agreement
Justice Department Settles with Louisiana Tech University Over Inaccessible Course Materials
South Carolina Technical College System Agreement
University of California, Berkeley (Disability Rights Advocates) Settlement Agreement
University of California, Berkeley (Disability Rights Advocates) Fact Sheet
Joint Dear Colleague Letter: Electronic Book Readers (Departments of Justice & Education)
Joint Dear Colleague Letter: Electronic Book Readers Questions & Answers
Accessible Instructional Materials Commission Report
