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Re: Accessible SCORM Compliant E-Learning Software

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From: Pollard, Larry W. (DRS)
Date: Dec 9, 2010 10:57AM

John

With the rapid advance of E-Learning in the work place as well as the
school, everybody is on the bandwagon to push the latest and greatest
E-Learning software, but there is one thing that should be kept in mind
just because a software product meets VPAT requirements does not mean
that it will produce a accessible and compliant E-Learning course.
Most of the modules I have seen so far appear to be created from
PowerPoint and translated into a more web-capable format. Unfortunately,
it seems that people are being misled to believe that anything created
through course development software is accessible, which is not correct.
Most E-Learning software will meet certain parts of Section 508
compliance but as far as producing 100% compliant courses that is
something that the developer of the online E-learning course is
responsible for.


Larry. Pollard
Accessibility Webmaster
Department of Rehabilitative Services