Open Educational Resources (OER)

Accessibility and OER

The VCCS recently published a system-wide OER policy with accessibility in mind. "Colleges shall ensure that all OER materials are accessible to persons with disabilities." Below are some ways in which OER can support access to all students.

From the University of British Columbia

OER

OER Accessibility Toolkit
The goal of this accessibility toolkit, 2nd edition, is to provide resources for each content creator, instructional designer, educational technologist, librarian, administrator, and teaching assistant to create a truly open textbook—one that is free and accessible for all students. This is a collaboration between BCcampus, Camosun College, and CAPER-BC.
Merlot Materials - Accessibility
Our mission is to enable the community of accessible technology experts, advocates, and users to build an online community and collection of open education resources that can improve universal learning by facilitating the contribution and sharing of accessible technology information, expertise, and accessible online teaching and learning materials.
Open Washington - Accessibility Module
An overview of accessibility Steps for choosing and using: Accessible video, Accessible images, Accessible course material, Accessible open textbooks