Renee Shaffer

Willie , This is so true. This course has already awakened some instructors knowledge about the rules and regualtions about students with disabilities. Many have expressed surprise. Renee Shaffer

Willie , Great to hear that you are a student advocate! Renee Shaffer

Willie , Yes, I really like the idea of recording the responses or grading of assignments. It also provides a more personable way of grading the assignments and may motivate students. Renee Shaffer

Willie , That is true about ADHD. If they are unable to focus, it can be very difficult for them to meet imposed deadlines without some help every now and then. Renee Shaffer

Kristian , Yes, all course materials need to be available. This is for the benefit of all students. Renee Shaffer

Kristian , Good question. The problem is that all education whether it be online or f2f has to be made accessible for all students. Whether or not that would be the best education for them is somewhat irrelevant. I know plenty of non disabled students who probably shouldn't be taking online course because for example, they don't want to spend the amount of time needed to dedicate to the class. But having a disability should have nothing to do with completing the course or not. Renee Shaffer

Trista, Yes, Dragon Naturally Speaking can be of assistance to anyone, those with disabilities and those without disabilities. Renee Shaffer

Trista, What happens to the students with disabilities who cannot meet you course expectations? Any extra time or assistance? Renee Shaffer

Chastity, So glad to hear that your institutition has things in place to help you the instructor assist students with disabilities. And yes, the institution can get into deep trouble by not complying or ignoring students with disabilities. keep up the good work! Renee Shaffer

Chastity, So glad that you got a lot out of the course. With a few simple tweeks, your courses should be golden! Renee Shaffer