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Accessible IT Frequently Asked Questions

Category: Resources for Parents
Question: #12
How do Parents play a role in Education-based IT in education?

Answer:

Parents can play a major role in getting technology into the classroom that can help children, regardless of disability status. Parents can ask questions about the general technology being used in the classrooms, not just "special education" software.

  • Do the vendors acknowledge the importance of accessibility in their products?
  • Can the vendor demonstrate the inherent accessibility features of their product?
  • Does the school have any procurement requirement dealing with accessibility?
  • Does the school have an accessibility requirement in their published bids?
  • Can the vendor provide references or testimonials from other schools using their products?
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General
1. What is Information Technology?
2. What is AIT?
3. What is the difference between Accessible Information Technology (AIT) and Assistive Technology (AT)?
4. Can AIT be used in the classroom to support learning?
Guidelines and Standards
5. What is Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act?
6. What is W3C Web Accessibility Initiative?
7. Are there laws related to Telecommunications?
8. Is BOBBY a Standard?
K-12 Bulletin on Accessible IT
9. How can the use of accessible AIT be promoted to K-12 educational entities?
AccessIT's Article
10. How widespread is the use of information technology in K-12 education?
AccessIT's Article
Post-Secondary
11. Does Section 508 apply to a state university or community college?
Resources for Parents
12. How do Parents play a role in Education-based IT in education?
13. Are local schools required to be accessible for children with mobility limitations?
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  • Guidelines and Standards
  • K-12 Bulletin on Accessible IT
  • Post-Secondary
  • Resources for Parents
 

Last Updated on:
Mon Jan 28, 2019


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