FAQ

11. The DCL states that where accessible technology is not available, a school can comply with Section 504 and the ADA if it provides students with disabilities “accommodations or modifications that permit them to receive all the educational benefits provided by the technology in an equally effective and equally integrated manner.” From a practical standpoint, what questions should schools ask to determine if this standard can be met?

A: In making this determination, the questions a school should ask include:

• What educational opportunities and benefits does the school provide through the use of this technology?



• What can the school do to provide students with disabilities equal access to the educational benefits or opportunities provided through the use of the technology?



• How will the educational opportunities and benefits provided to students with disabilities compare to the opportunities and benefits that the technology provides to students without disabilities? Three relevant questions are:

Example: A high school teacher creates an online course that includes instruction, posting of assignments and other course content, and a forum where students can discuss their course work with the teacher and each other. The teacher would like to incorporate video clips into the course, but is unable to obtain the video clips with audio

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