Accessible Course Design

Designing an accessible course ensures that all learners, regardless of their abilities, can engage and participate meaningfully. Ensuring all students can use and engage with online course materials is a core value at Kansas State University. Therefore, creating accessible digital content is the responsibility of everyone involved in course creation.

Accessibility: A Proactive Approach

While accommodations are a necessary component of supporting student success, we advocate for a proactive approach to accessibility whenever possible. Focusing on accessible design from the outset is not only more inclusive but also often more efficient in the long run. It reduces the time and resources required for individual accommodations and ensures a more consistent and user-friendly experience for everyone.

Accessibility Resources

We've put together helpful resources to help you check and improve your course's accessibility. If you have any questions about accessible course design, feel free to contact our team at idteam@ksu.edu or or reach out to our accessibility-focused instructional designer, Christina van Ittersum (cvanittersum@ksu.edu).