Accessibility Law - Webcast
The JISC Legal "Accessibility Law" webcast took place on 15 November 2006. It was recorded onto video and is now available from the link below. This online version is a video recorded and subtitled version of that 2 hour long webcast. It is an intensive session of presentations and questions and answers on the legal issues of accessibility in the development and delivery of e-learning materials and access to online content.
Streamed Version
This webcast, recorded in November 2006, is now available with text subtitles in a streamed version here - http://video.strath.ac.uk/06/131-06-02.wvx.
Access to Individual Sections
File markers have been placed in the streamed file. This means that you can navigate through the video as it is streaming to each of the different sections. This is done by looking in the View menu in Windows Media Player and scrolling down to File Markers. The marked sections will be displayed and all you do is choose the section you would like to jump to.
Subtitles
In the Widows Media Player choose Play from the drop down menu and switch Captions and Subtitles on to view the text of the webcast on screen along with the video and sound.
Programme
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Introduction
An explanation of the context, arrangement and objectives of the webcast - Jason Campbell.
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Keynote: Accessibility in FE & HE
Setting the scene - the advantages and benefits for both the disabled student and the education provider in addressing accessibility.
Speaker : Anne Simpson, Head of the Disability Service, University of Strathclyde
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Defining Your Legal Duties
What is the extent of the legal rights and duties under UK discrimination law?
Speaker: Martin Sloan, Solicitor, Brodies Solicitors, Edinburgh
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Some Frequently Asked Questions - Answered
From the experience of our enquiry service, we attempt to address some of the recurring issues in accessibility law- JISC Legal team.
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Copyright and Disability
What you can and cannot do under copyright law to assist your disabled students access course materials.
Speaker: Ralph Weedon, Director, JISC Legal and Copyright Officer, University of Strathclyde
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Your Questions. Answered
We'll be inviting you to put your questions to the experts.
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So What Do I Have To Do?
You know the law. So what, practically speaking, can you do to help the learning experience offered reach legal compliance and optimise accessibility? Who does what to make it happen?
Speaker: Alistair McNaught, Senior Advisor, TechDis
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Case Studies
Two typical situations, described, legally dissected and addressed.
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Panel Discussion
Our experts answer more of your questions, and give a strategic overview of accessibility.
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