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More schools seek to make their Web sites accessible to all.
Just as builders create ramps for people in wheelchairs, designers of online courses are increasingly working to make Web content available to people with disabilities, including those who are blind, hearing-impaired or who have learning disabilities. In fact, several major universities, such as the University of Wisconsin and MIT, have embarked on campuswide initiatives to boost Web-course accessibility. Their work is being prompted by several organizations' efforts to make people with disabilities less of an afterthought when it comes to designing Web sites. For example, universities are using a set of guidelines created by the consortium to help software developers and webmasters make Web pages accessible to all. While these initiatives will initially mean more work and spending for those who produce and offer courses, industry observers predict that they could pay off by improving course quality and attracting more students.