The University of Missouri “strives to assure that no qualified person with a disability shall, solely by reason of the disability, be denied access to, participation in, or the benefits of any program or activity operated by UM.” This explicitly includes online programs and activities.
Accessibility is for everyone. Although there are legal mandates requiring us to make educational materials accessible (e.g., the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act), accessibility is essentially just good design.
Accessibility guides
These accessibility guides have been developed by Missouri Online to assist instructors who are creating accessible content in their courses.
Universal design
Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is a framework for curriculum development that gives all students equal opportunities to learn.
Additional resources
Additional information from top sources on accessible design for your online courses.