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As the subject matter expert and the course developer, an instructor: 

• Designs clear and consistent navigation.
• Writes alternative text descriptions for images.
• Creates documents and materials using accessibility guidelines.
• Retains original files (Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Uses media that is captioned at 99% accuracy.
• Writes math and science with MathML.
• Requests accessibility documentation from publishes and vendors.
• Supplies Distributed Education and Disability Services with course materials upon request for an accommodation.
• Prepares an alternate access plan for any inaccessible content. 

 

As the online course development facilitator and faculty resource, Distributed Education:

• Provides tools and resources to assist with captioning instructor created resources.
• Assists Disability Services with retrofitting course materials for accommodation.
• Offers training sessions (face to face and online) and over-the-shoulder assistance.
• Develops training materials.
• Reviews online courses for accessibility and provides feedback and support to instructors.
• Supports accessibility plans to proactively address course barriers. 

As a student and faculty resource, with expertise in alt formats and assistive technologies, Disability Services:

• Increases awareness of the disability experience and works with staff and faculty to proactively reduce barriers. 
• Reviews documentation of disability and determines student eligibility for accommodation.
• Notifies faculty when an accommodation is required. 
• Supplies student with an accessible format  of the textbook.
• Administers other reasonable auxiliary aids and services.